Deaths in...
309 Notable deaths
in Rio de Janeiro
João Figueiredo
Brazilian politician and military officer, 30th president of brazil from 1979 to 1985.
Born January 15th, 1918 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died December 24th, 1999 at 81 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cardiovascular disease).
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
American musician and composer (1829-1869).
Born May 8th, 1829 in New Orleans.
Died December 18th, 1869 at 40 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Didi
Brazilian footballer (1928-2001).
Born October 8th, 1929 in Campos dos Goytacazes. [ref]
Died May 12th, 2001 at 71 years old in Rio de Janeiro (infectious disease).
Roberto Burle Marx
Brazilian landscape architect (1909-1994).
Born August 4th, 1909 in São Paulo.
Died June 4th, 1994 at 84 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Luiz Bonfá
Brazilian musician (1922–2001).
Born October 17th, 1922 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died January 12th, 2001 at 78 years old in Rio de Janeiro (prostate cancer).
Emílio Garrastazu Médici
Brazilian politician (1905–1985), president of brazil (1969–1974).
Born December 4th, 1905 in Bagé.
Died October 9th, 1985 at 79 years old in Rio de Janeiro (stroke).
Elza Soares
Brazilian musician (1930–2022).
Born June 23rd, 1930 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died January 20th, 2022 at 91 years old in Rio de Janeiro. [ref]
Daniella Perez
Brazilian actress and ballet dancer (1970–1992).
Born August 11th, 1970 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died December 28th, 1992 at 22 years old in Rio de Janeiro (stabbing).
Ernesto Geisel
Military and president of brazil (1974–1979).
Born August 3rd, 1907 in Bento Gonçalves.
Died September 12th, 1996 at 89 years old in Rio de Janeiro (cancer).
Nílton Santos
Brazilian association football player (1925-2013).
Born May 16th, 1925 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died November 27th, 2013 at 88 years old in Rio de Janeiro (respiratory failure). [ref]
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