The year 2022 is not over yet, but Brazilians mourned the loss of many important celebrities in music, television, cinema and many other fields. This year, important media personalities said goodbye to family, friends and admirers. The list of the celebrities whose deaths were most searched on Google was published in early December and includes names such as Paulinha Abelha, Rainha Elizabeth II, Jô Soares, Gal Costa and Erasmo Carlos.
The Queen of MPB from Salvador, Bahia, Gal Costa, died in early November and was among the most searched on the search engine, in addition to her songs being widely shared on Spotify after her death. CORREIO has brought together the most soughtafter names and other artists who died by midDecember.
January
Elza Soares
Singer Elza Gomes da Conceição, the eternal Elza Soares, died on January 20 at the age of 91. She was at home in Rio de Janeiro when she died of natural causes, per the artist’s recommendation.
“Elect as the Voice of the Millennium, the icon of Brazilian music, recognized as one of the greatest artists in the world, had an apotheotic, intense life that moved the world with her voice, strength and determination,” the statement said.
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Françoise Forton
The famous actress died on January 16 of cancer that she had been treating for a few months. She was hospitalized at the Clínica São Vicente in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro and died at the age of 64.
She is survived by her husband, the theater producer Eduardo Barata, and their son Guilherme Viotti Forton.
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February
Paulinha Abelha
One of the most searched names on Google was that of singer Paulinha Abelha of the band Calcinha Preta, who died on February 23 from meningoencephalitis, skull hypertension, acute kidney failure and hepatitis.
She was hospitalized on February 11 after feeling ill during a meeting with friends of the band. On the 17th, the clinical condition worsened, the artist fell into a deep coma and died six days later.
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Arnold Jabor
Filmmaker, chronicler and journalist Arnaldo Jabor, known for several important awards and films such as ‘I Know I Will Love You’, died on February 15 in São Paulo at the age of 81. He had been approved to treat a stroke since December 2021.
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Can
Milton Goncalves
One of Globo’s greatest actors, Milton Gonçalves, died on May 30 in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 88. Known for iconic roles on Brazilian television, the artist was at home when he suffered a stroke in 2020. At that time, the artist was in the hospital for three months and needed a breathing apparatus. Milton left three children and two grandchildren.
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Aleksandro, from the Sertaneja duo with Conrado
On May 7th, vocalist Luiz Aleksandro Talhari Correia, known by his stage name Aleksandro, died at the age of 34, at the peak of his career, after being the victim of a bus accident involving the band’s crew. He was a duo with singer Conrado, who survived after days in the hospital.
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June
Danuza lion
Former model, journalist and author. Danuza Leão died on June 22 at the age of 88. She suffered from pulmonary emphysema and died as a result of respiratory failure.
Famous in the fashion world of Rio de Janeiro, she has become one of the most wellknown chroniclers in recent years. The journalist left behind seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.
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August
Claudia Jimenez
Actress Claudia Jimenez, known throughout Brazil as the great interpreter of Dona Cacilda from Escolinha do Professor Raimundo and Edileuza from Sai de Baixo, died of heart failure at the age of 63.
She had undergone several surgeries throughout her life to treat diseases such as a malignant tumor in the mediastinum behind the heart; five saphenous vein bypasses; Replacement of the aortic valve with another one and a pacemaker.
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Yo Soares
One of the big names in Brazilian television, presenter Jô Soares, has died at the age of 84. The cause of death was not disclosed by the family, but he was hospitalized at SírioLibânes Hospital in São Paulo. The comedian was one of the most searched names on Google in August.
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September
queen elizabeth
The death of the British monarch Elizabeth II surprised many. She died on September 9 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, aged 96. According to the royal family, she said goodbye peacefully at home.
According to documents released days later, the Queen’s cause of death was listed as “old age” due to her advanced age. Elizabeth II had no health problems.
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October
Suzanne Naspolini
Cheerful, idolized by locals and loved by the public, alongside Globo peers. Journalist Susana Naspolini died on October 25 at the age of 49 from cancer that had spread throughout her body.
The reporter battled cancer for years but couldn’t resist metastases. During the hospital stay, the communicator’s daughter Julia Naspolini asked her followers to form a prayer chain. She had already lost her father, journalist Maurício Torres, who died of pneumonia in May 2014.
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November
Roland Boldrin
The great presenter of TV Cultura, singer Rolando Boldrin, died on November 9 at the age of 86. According to the broadcaster, the artist died of respiratory and kidney failure. He had been hospitalized at the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo since September.
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Gal Costa
On the same day as Rolando Boldrin, Brazil stopped crying when singer Gal Costa died at the age of 77. Despite worldwide recognition, the family chose not to disclose the cause of death. She had taken a break from shows after undergoing surgery to remove a lump in her right nasal cavity.
The Bahian singer from Salvador left a legacy in Brazilian music with songs that have left their mark on her fans such as “Baby”, “Meu nome é Gal”, “Chuva de Prata”, “Meu bem, meu mal”, “Pérola Negra”. “. ‘ and ‘Total Barato’. The artist left a son, Gabriel, aged 17, who inspired the latest album of new material.
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Isabel Salgado
On December 16th, one of the greatest names in Brazilian volleyball, Isabel Salgado, died after falling victim to Acute Respiratory Anguish Syndrome (ARDS). She was hospitalized at SírioLibanês Hospital when she died at the age of 62.
The former athlete had just been announced as one of the names for the composition of the sports group of the Lula administration’s transition team. Isabel is survived by five children, Maria Clara (former beach volleyball player), Carol Solberg and Pedro Solberg (beach volleyball player), Pilar Salgado and Alisson.
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December
skin
The greatest player of all time, Pelé, died this Thursday (29) at the age of 82 from multiple organ failure. The king of football had been hospitalized for a month since November 29 at the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo. The hospitalization was due to a respiratory infection after the former player contracted Covid19 and to reevaluate treatment for colon cancer.
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Pope Bento XVI
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. died this Saturday (31) at the age of 95 after his health had suddenly deteriorated in recent days. The information was released by the Vatican’s Twitter profile:
“It is with regret that I inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died at 9:34 today at the Marer Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican. New information will be sent as soon as possible,” read a statement from the director of the press office of the Holy See.