Deaths in...

160 Notable deaths
 in São Paulo

Jô Soares

Brazilian comedian and writer.

Born January 16th, 1938 in Rio de Janeiro.

Died August 5th, 2022 at 84 years old in São Paulo (heart failure, kidney failure, aortic valve stenosis, atrial fibrillation). [ref]

Paulo Mendes da Rocha

Brazilian architect (1928–2021).

Born October 25th, 1928 in Vitória.

Died May 23rd, 2021 at 92 years old in São Paulo. [ref]

Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior

Brazilian racing driver (1943–2024).

Born December 25th, 1943 in São Paulo.

Died February 23rd, 2024 at 80 years old in São Paulo (cardiac arrest). [ref]

José Alencar

Vice president of brazil from 2003 to 2010 (1931–2011).

Born October 17th, 1931 in Muriaé.

Died March 29th, 2011 at 79 years old in São Paulo (stomach cancer).

Leila Lopes

Actress, journalist and television presenter (1959-2009).

Born November 19th, 1959 in São Leopoldo.

Died December 3rd, 2009 at 50 years old in São Paulo (intoxication). [ref]

Adoniran Barbosa

Brazilian singer and composer.

Born August 6th, 1910 in Valinhos.

Died November 23rd, 1982 at 72 years old in São Paulo (pulmonary emphysema).

Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira

Academic, politician, author, lawyer (1908-1995).

Born December 13th, 1908 in São Paulo.

Died October 3rd, 1995 at 86 years old in São Paulo.

Vladimir Herzog

Brazilian journalist (1937–1975).

Born June 27th, 1937 in Osijek. [ref]

Died October 25th, 1975 at 38 years old in São Paulo. [ref]

Charles William Miller

Brazilian footballer and manager (1874-1953).

Born November 24th, 1874 in São Paulo.

Died June 30th, 1953 at 78 years old in São Paulo.

José Maria Marin

Brazilian lawyer, sports director, and politician (1932–2025).

Born May 6th, 1932 in São Paulo.

Died July 20th, 2025 at 93 years old in São Paulo. [ref]

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