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309 Notable deaths
in Rio de Janeiro
Zózimo
Brazilian footballer (1932-1977).
Born June 19th, 1932 in Salvador.
Died July 17th, 1977 at 45 years old in Rio de Janeiro (traffic collision).
Nicette Bruno
Brazilian actress (1933–2020).
Born January 7th, 1933 in Niterói.
Died December 20th, 2020 at 87 years old in Rio de Janeiro (COVID-19). [ref]
Rubem Fonseca
Brazilian writer and screenwriter (1925–2020).
Born May 11th, 1925 in Juiz de Fora.
Died April 15th, 2020 at 94 years old in Rio de Janeiro (myocardial infarction). [ref]
Dercy Gonçalves
Brazilian actress and comedian (1907-2008).
Born June 23rd, 1907 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died July 19th, 2008 at 101 years old in Rio de Janeiro (pneumonia). [ref]
Manfredo do Carmo
Brazilian mathematician.
Born August 15th, 1928 in Maceió.
Died April 30th, 2018 at 89 years old in Rio de Janeiro. [ref]
José Lewgoy
American-brazilian actor (1920-2003).
Born November 16th, 1920 in Veranópolis.
Died February 10th, 2003 at 82 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Victor Meirelles
Brazilian painter (1832–1903).
Born August 18th, 1832 in Florianópolis.
Died February 22nd, 1903 at 70 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Stefan Henze
German canoe racer (1981-2016).
Born May 3rd, 1981 in Halle (Saale).
Died August 15th, 2016 at 35 years old in Rio de Janeiro (traffic collision). [ref]
Rachel de Queiroz
Brazilian writer and journalist (1910-2003).
Born November 17th, 1910 in Fortaleza.
Died November 4th, 2003 at 92 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Artur Bernardes
Brazilian politician (1875–1955).
Born August 8th, 1875 in Viçosa.
Died March 23rd, 1955 at 79 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
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