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309 Notable deaths
 in Rio de Janeiro

Frans Krajcberg

Polish-brazilian sculptor, painter, engraver and photographer (1921-2017).

Born April 12th, 1921 in Kozienice.

Died November 15th, 2017 at 96 years old in Rio de Janeiro (pneumonia).

Adolpho Lutz

Brazilian physician and zoologist (1855-1940).

Born December 18th, 1855 in Rio de Janeiro.

Died October 6th, 1940 at 84 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

José Lins do Rego

Brazilian writer (1901–1957).

Born July 3rd, 1901 in Pilar.

Died September 12th, 1957 at 56 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

Roberto Farias

Film director, film producer, screenwriter (1932–2018).

Born March 27th, 1932 in Nova Friburgo.

Died May 14th, 2018 at 86 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer). [ref]

Quarentinha

Brazilian footballer (1933-1996).

Born September 15th, 1933 in Belém.

Died February 11th, 1996 at 62 years old in Rio de Janeiro (heart failure).

Raul Pompeia

Brazilian writer (1863–1895).

Born April 12th, 1863 in Angra dos Reis.

Died December 25th, 1895 at 32 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

Clementina de Jesus

Brazilian singer (1901–1987).

Born February 7th, 1901 in Rio de Janeiro, Valença.

Died July 19th, 1987 at 86 years old in Rio de Janeiro (stroke).

Henrique Oswald

Brazilian composer (1852–1931).

Born April 14th, 1852 in Rio de Janeiro.

Died June 9th, 1931 at 79 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

Carvalho Leite

Brazilian footballer and manager (1912-2004).

Born June 25th, 1912 in Niterói.

Died July 19th, 2004 at 92 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

Márcio Melo

Military ruler of brazil (1906-1991).

Born May 26th, 1906 in Florianópolis.

Died January 31st, 1991 at 84 years old in Rio de Janeiro.

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