Deaths in...
311 Notable deaths
in Rio de Janeiro
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]
Cazuza
Brazilian composer and singer (1958–1990).
Born April 4th, 1958 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died July 9th, 1990 at 32 years old in Rio de Janeiro (death from AIDS-related complications).
Erasmo Carlos
Brazilian singer (1941–2022).
Born June 5th, 1941 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died November 22nd, 2022 at 81 years old in Rio de Janeiro. [ref]
Aurora Miranda
Brazilian entertainer (1915–2005).
Born April 20th, 1915 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died December 22nd, 2005 at 90 years old in Rio de Janeiro (myocardial infarction).
Renato Russo
Brazilian musician (1960–1996).
Born March 27th, 1960 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died October 11th, 1996 at 36 years old in Rio de Janeiro (death from AIDS-related complications).
Artur da Costa e Silva
Military and president of brazil (1899–1985) during the dictator ship.
Born October 3rd, 1899 in Taquari. [ref]
Died December 17th, 1969 at 70 years old in Rio de Janeiro (myocardial infarction).
Cândido Rondon
Brazilian explorer and officer (1865–1958).
Born May 5th, 1865 in Santo Antônio de Leverger.
Died January 19th, 1958 at 92 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Baden Powell
Brazilian musician (1937-2000).
Born August 3rd, 1937 in Varre-Sai.
Died September 26th, 2000 at 63 years old in Rio de Janeiro (pneumonia).
Carlos Drummond de Andrade
Brazilian poet, chronicler, and writer (1902–1987).
Born October 31st, 1902 in Itabira.
Died August 17th, 1987 at 84 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
Pedro, Prince Imperial of Brazil
Brazilian prince (1848–1850).
Born July 19th, 1848 in Rio de Janeiro.
Died January 9th, 1850 at 1 years old in Rio de Janeiro.
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