Deaths in...
309 Notable deaths
in Rio de Janeiro
Graciliano Ramos
Brazilian writer and mayor (1892-1953).
Born October 27th, 1892 in Quebrangulo.
Died March 20th, 1953 at 60 years old in Rio de Janeiro (lung cancer). [ref]
Norma Bengell
Brazilian actress, director, screenwriter (1935–2013).
Born February 21st, 1935 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died October 9th, 2013 at 78 years old in Rio de Janeiro (lung cancer).
Manuel Bandeira
Brazilian writer (1886–1968).
Born April 19th, 1886 in Recife.
Died October 13th, 1968 at 82 years old in Rio de Janeiro (tuberculosis).
Cecília Meireles
Brazilian writer (1901–1964).
Born November 7th, 1901 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died November 9th, 1964 at 63 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer).
Milton Gonçalves
Brazilian actor (1933–2022).
Born December 9th, 1933 in Monte Santo de Minas.
Died May 30th, 2022 at 88 years old in Rio de Janeiro (stroke). [ref]
Bertha Lutz
Brazilian scientist (1894-1976).
Born August 2nd, 1894 in São Paulo.
Died September 16th, 1976 at 82 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Lima Barreto
Brazilian writer (1881-1922).
Born May 13th, 1881 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died November 1st, 1922 at 41 years old in Rio de Janeiro (myocardial infarction).
Abdias do Nascimento
Brazilian politician (1914–2011).
Born March 14th, 1914 in Franca.
Died May 23rd, 2011 at 97 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cardiovascular disease). [ref]
Carlos Lyra
Brazilian singer (1933–2023).
Born May 11th, 1939 in Rio de Janeiro. [ref]
Died December 16th, 2023 at 84 years old in Rio de Janeiro (infection). [ref]
Ferreira Gullar
Brazilian poet (1930–2016).
Born September 10th, 1930 in São Luís.
Died December 4th, 2016 at 86 years old in Rio de Janeiro (pneumonia). [ref]
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They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time. Banksy