The year 2023 was a year of great happiness, but also of great farewells. Glória Maria, Rita Lee, Tina Turner, MC Marcinho, Matthew Perry, Palmirinha. Brazilian or international stars died this year and are missing!
Brazilian
Rita Lee
Disclosure Rita Lee's son reveals the singer's new projects and unreleased material
Rita Lee died of lung cancer in São Paulo on May 8 at the age of 75. The singer and songwriter had been battling the disease since 2021. She is considered the queen of rock in Brazil and has collected hits since the 1960s, including Ovelha Negra.
Gloria Maria
Globo/Ramon Vasconcelos The journalist shaped an era and broke taboos on Brazilian television
Glória Maria died on February 2nd in Rio de Janeiro from metastases from lung cancer in the brain. As a TV icon, the presenter and journalist left her mark in historical reports for TV Globo and was also the first black reporter on Brazilian television.
Aracy Balabanian
Agencia O Globo/Disclosure Credito Agencia O Globo/Disclosure. Rio de Janeiro (RJ) May 12, 2010 PREMIERE OF THE NOVELA PASSIONE ARACY BALABANIAN
Actress Aracy Balabanian died of lung cancer in Rio de Janeiro on August 7 at the age of 83. A pioneer in television, she appeared in “Elas por Elas” (1982), “Rainha da Sucata” (1990) and “Sai de Baixo” (1996), among others
Grandma Palmirinha
Reproduction of social networks Grandma Palmirinha
Presenter and chef Palmirinha died on May 7 in São Paulo at the age of 91 as a result of worsening chronic kidney disease. For her work on television, she was affectionately referred to as the “Grandmother of Brazil” by fans.
Leah Garcia
Globo/Disclosure Léa Garcia will take part in “Conversa com Bial” on May 13, 2022
Actress Léa Garcia died of an acute heart attack on August 15th. She was in the city of Gramado (RS), where she was to be honored at the city's film festival. On television he starred in soap operas such as Escrava Isaura (1976) and Anjo Mau (1997).
Ze Celso
Annelise/Curitiba Festival via Flickr Zé Celso in a theater workshop at the Curitiba Festival 2017
Actor, playwright and theater director Zé Celso Martinez died on July 6 in São Paulo at the age of 86. One of the biggest names on the Brazilian stage, he suffered multiorgan failure after 60% of his body was burned in a fire at his home.
Canisso
Reproduction/Instagram @canisso_rmds Canisso, former bassist of Raimundos
The musician Canisso, bassist of Raimundos, died on March 13th at the age of 57. He suffered a fall as a result of fainting. According to Digão, the group's leader, the cause was a severe heart attack.
MC Marcinho
Reproduction/Instagram @mcmarcinho According to the consultant, MC Marcinho is in a serious condition with a widespread infection
MC Marcinho died of multiple organ failure in Rio de Janeiro on August 26 at the age of 45. The singer of funk hits like Glamurosa and Tudo é Festa spent around two months in the hospital with heart and kidney failure.
Neusa Maria Faro
Estevam Avellar/Globo The actress died at the age of 78 and starred in several soap operas
The actress Neusa Maria Faro died on July 7th in São Paulo at the age of 78 as a result of a thrombosis. She is known for her role as Divina in the soap opera Alma Gêmea (2005), which had the catchphrase “Osvaldo, don't talk to Mama like that!”
Astrude Gilberto
Reproduction/Instagram @sofia_gilberto_oliveira Astrud Gilberto and João Gilberto
Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto died of a heart attack in Philadelphia, USA, on July 5, aged 83. The bossa nova icon was married to João Gilberto between 1959 and 1964.
International
Tina Turner
Reproduction/Instagram/@tinaturner Tina Turner, singer
American singer Tina Turner died on May 24th in Küsnacht, Switzerland, at the age of 83. The cause of death was not announced, but the Queen of Rock in the USA was facing “a long illness,” according to a spokesman. She has hits like The Best and Proud Mary.
Tony Bennett
AFP (FILES) Singer Tony Bennett performs at Radio City Music Hall on October 11, 2013 in New York City. Bennett, the last of a generation of classic American crooners whose relentlessly cheerful spirit bridged generations and made him a hitmaker across seven decades, died in New York on July 21, 2023, US media reported. He was 96 years old. Bennett's publicist Sylvia Weiner announced his death. (Photo by Brad Barket / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)
American singer Tony Bennett died on July 21 at the age of 96 in Manhattan, New York, USA. The jazz star was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016.
Matthew Perry
Chris Delmas/AFP Actor Matthew Perry attends the 2003 TV Land Awards at the Palladium Theater in Hollywood on March 2, 2003.
The actor died at his home at the age of 54. He became known for his role as Chandler Bing in the hit series Friends.
Jane Birkin
Valery HACHE / AFP (FILES) British singer and actress Jane Birkin poses during a photocall for the film “Jane par Charlotte” (Jane By Charlotte) at the 74th edition of the Cannes Film Festival on July 8, 2021 in Cannes, southern France. Jane Birkin's death was announced on July 16, 2023. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
The British actress died at the age of 76. Birkin was the muse and partner of Frenchman Serge Gainsbourg.
Paco Rabanne
Pierre BOUSSEL / AFP The portrait, taken in Paris on September 3, 1995, shows the FrancoSpanish fashion designer Paco Rabanne.
The Spanish designer has died at the age of 88. He was famous for his futuristic clothes made of metal or plastic.
Michael Gambon
Reproduction/Warner Michael Gambon became known for his role in the Harry Potter saga
Irish actor Michael Gambon died on September 27, 2023 in Witham, United Kingdom, aged 82. A victim of pneumonia, he became known worldwide for bringing Albus Dumbledore to life in the Harry Potter series.
Angus Cloud
Chris Delmas/AFP 'Euphoria' actor Angus Cloud dies of 'accidental overdose'
American actor Angus Cloud died on July 31 in Oakland, California at the age of 25. He is known for his character Fezco from the series Euphoria. According to experts, the cause was an accidental overdose of medication.
In sports
Roberto Dinamite
Walter Carvalho/CB/DA Press April 8, 1992. Photo credit: Walter Carvalho/CB/DA Press. Brazil. Brasília DF. Roberto Dinamite, former Vasco da Gama player, signs an autograph during a football course for children at the Ginasio Serejinho in Taguatinga. CB, August 1, 1992. First Notebook, p. 16; Location of physical collection: DINAMITE, Roberto
Carlos Roberto de Oliveira, better known as Roberto Dinamite, was a Brazilian footballer who played as a striker. Considered the greatest idol in the history of Vasco da Gama.
Waleswka
Reproduction of social networks Volleyball Waleswka
Former volleyball player Walewska died on September 21st in São Paulo (SP) at the age of 43. She fell from the balcony of her apartment. She played for the Brazilian women's team for many years and won the gold medal as a center back at the 2008 Beijing Games.