Leivinha dead at age 76, Portuguesa, national team)
Portuguesa, national team) · Brazil · 04 June 2026 · June 2026 · June 4 · Virgo
Deaths from Brazil
Jay Silva dead at age 45, Angolan-born American mixed martial artist
an Angolan-born American mixed martial artist, died on June 1, 2026. He was 45. Born in Luanda on May 25, 1981, Silva competed as a heavyweight and fought professionally from 2008 until 2026. He appeared in several major promotions, including… · Brazil · 01 June 2026 · June 2026 · Gemini
Nestor da Silva dead at age 108, military paratrooper and World War II veteran
a Brazilian military officer, military paratrooper and World War II veteran, died on May 30, 2026, at the age of 108. Born on June 13, 1917, in Belo Horizonte, he served in Brazil’s armed forces and was identified with the… · 30 May 2026 · May 2026 · Gemini
Pedro Ortaça dead at age 83, Brazilian musician
2026. He was a Brazilian musician · 29 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer · May 29
Antônio Salim Curiati dead at age 98, mayor of São Paulo and deputy, and twice São Paulo MLA
Brazilian politician and physician who served as mayor of São Paulo and later as a deputy, died on May 25, 2026. He was 98. Curiati was born in Avaré on February 13, 1928, and held office as mayor of São… · 25 May 2026 · May 2026 · Antonio · Cancer
Rene Belmonte dead at age 55, Novo Mundo, Federal Bank Heist)
a Brazilian screenwriter whose work included If I Were You, Novo Mundo and Federal Bank Heist, died on May 25, 2026. He was 55. Born on January 27, 1971, in São Paulo, Belmonte studied advertising at ESPM in São Paulo… · Rio De Janeiro · 25 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · René
Gabriel Ganley dead at age 22, Brazilian bodybuilder and influencer
2026. He was a Brazilian bodybuilder and influencer. His death was noted by sources identifying him as 22 years old · 23 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 23 · Leo
Luís Freire Neto dead at age 69, Architect
a Brazilian politician and architect who served in the Legislative Assembly of Pernambuco from 1983 to 1987 and in the Chamber of Deputies from 1987 to 1989, died on May 22, 2026. He was 69. Born Luís de Barros Freire… · 22 May 2026 · Aquarius · May 2026 · Luis
João Maurício Adeodato dead at age 70, Brazilian jurist and legal philosopher
a Brazilian jurist and legal philosopher, died on May 19, 2026, at age 70. Born João Maurício Leitão Adeodato on March 12, 1956, he was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, and moved to Pernambuco during childhood. He earned his… · 19 May 2026 · May 2026
Geovani Silva dead at age 62, Brazilian footballer, Olympic silver medallist, organ failure
a Brazilian footballer who played for Vasco da Gama, Bologna and the national team, died on May 18, 2026, of organ failure. He was 62. A midfielder, he began his career at Desportiva Ferroviária before moving to Vasco da Gama… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Aries
José Ribamar Pereira dead at age 81, Piauí MLA
a Brazilian politician who served as a Piauí state deputy from 1999 to 2003 and again in 2011, died on May 18, 2026. He was 81. Pereira was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party and represented Piauí in… · 18 May 2026 · May 2026 · Cancer
Rubem Medina dead at age 83, Brazilian politician, deputy
a Brazilian politician and economist who served as a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies from 1967 to 2003, died on May 14, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro. He was 83. Born in Rio de Janeiro on September 1, 1942,… · 14 May 2026 · May 2026 · Virgo
Silva dead at age 67, Brazilian footballer
a Brazilian footballer known as Silva, died on May 11, 2026. He was 67. A forward, Silva emerged in Botafogo’s youth system and played for the club in the early 1980s. He also had successful spells on loan with América… · America · 11 May 2026 · May 2026 · Leo
Agberto Matos Brazilian Olympic handball player dead at age 54
a Brazilian Olympic handball player, died on May 9, 2026, at age 54. Known as Agberto Correa de Matos, he was born on April 8, 1972, in Santos, São Paulo, Brazil. He played as a left back for the Brazil… · 09 May 2026 · May 2026
Melo Freire Brazilian politician, deputy dead at age 99
a Brazilian politician and deputy from 1975 to 1991, died on May 8, 2026, at age 99. Born Joaquim de Melo Freire on January 11, 1927, in Passos, Brazil, he was an economist who served in the Chamber of Deputies… · 08 May 2026 · May 2026
Luiz Sérgio Carlini Brazilian songwriter and guitarist dead at age 73
a Brazilian songwriter and guitarist known for his work with Tutti Frutti, died on May 7, 2026. He was 73. Carlini was active in rock music from 1971 to 1981 and again from 1997 to 2007. Between 1973 and 1978,… · 07 May 2026 · May 2026
Guto Graça Mello dead at age 78, Brazilian composer and music producer
2026. He was a Brazilian composer and music producer. His death was noted in reports identifying him as Guto Graça Mello, 78. He was known professionally in Brazil’s music industry · 05 May 2026 · May 2026 · May 5
Hermano da Silva Ramos dead at age 100, French-Brazilian racing driver
the French-Brazilian racing driver, died on May 4, 2026, at the age of 100. Born in Paris on December 7, 1925, he was the son of a French mother and a Brazilian father. Known in motor racing as Hermano João… · 04 May 2026 · Sagittarius · Biarritz · May 2026
Régis Barroso Brazilian politician, deputy dead at age 84
a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy from 1967 to 1971, died on May 3, 2026, in Fortaleza, Brazil, at the age of 84. Born Francisco Régis Monte Barroso in Fortaleza on August 4, 1941, he was… · 03 May 2026 · May 2026
Alex Zanardi Italian racing driver and paracyclist dead at age 59
the Italian racing driver and paracyclist, died on May 2, 2026, at the age of 59. Born Alessandro Zanardi in Bologna on October 23, 1966, he won the CART championship in 1997 and 1998 and had 15 wins in the… · Brazil · 02 May 2026 · May 2026
Silvano Raia Brazilian liver surgeon dead at age 95
a Brazilian liver surgeon, died on April 28, 2026, at the age of 95. He specialized in liver diseases and was professor emeritus at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (FMUSP). In July 1989, Raia became… · 28 April 2026 · April 2026 · Virgo
Luciana Novaes dead at age 42, Social worker
a Brazilian social worker, politician and Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman, died on April 27, 2026. She was 42. Novaes was affiliated with the Workers' Party (PT) and was elected three times as a city councillor in Rio de Janeiro.… · 27 April 2026 · April 2026 · Gemini
Marcos Petrillo dead at age 67, author, and music researcher
a Brazilian promoter, author and music researcher, died on April 26, 2026. He was identified with work connected to the album "Skylab," a 1999 release by Brazilian musician Rogério Skylab that was later referred to as Skylab I. Petrillo’s name… · 26 April 2026 · April 2026
Moogie Canazio Brazilian recording engineer, mixing engineer and record producer dead at age 70
a Brazilian recording engineer, mixing engineer and record producer, died on April 21, 2026, at age 70. Born Antonio Canazio in Rio de Janeiro, he worked with artists including Antônio Carlos Jobim, Caetano Veloso, Ivan Lins, João Gilberto, Ray Charles,… · 21 April 2026 · April 2026
Gerardo Renault Brazilian politician, Minas Gerais MLA, deputy dead at age 96
a Brazilian politician and lawyer who served in the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais from 1968 to 1978 and in the Chamber of Deputies from 1978 to 1986, died on April 19, 2026, at the age of 96. Born Gerardo… · 19 April 2026 · April 2026
Oscar Andrade Brazilian politician, deputy, traffic collision dead at age 68
a Brazilian politician and deputy from 1996 to 2003, died on April 18, 2026, in Brasília following a motorcycle accident. Born Oscar Ilton de Andrade on September 26, 1957, in Juatuba, Brazil, he was a member of the Liberal Front… · 18 April 2026 · April 2026
Oscar Schmidt Brazilian basketball player dead at age 68
the Brazilian basketball player who played for SE Palmeiras, JuveCaserta and the national team, died on April 17, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, at the age of 68. Born in Natal on February 16, 1958, Schmidt, nicknamed Mão Santa, was… · Italy · 17 April 2026 · April 2026
Beatriz de Moura Brazilian-born Spanish publisher and translator dead at age 86
a Brazilian-born Spanish publisher and translator, died on April 17, 2026. She was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1939, grew up in a family of diplomats and traveled often in her youth, and studied at the University of Geneva.… · France · 17 April 2026 · April 2026
Mister Sam Argentine-Brazilian music producer dead at age 80
an Argentine-Brazilian music producer associated with Gretchen, died on April 13, 2026. He worked in music production and was known by that name. Further details about his life and career were not provided in the available information · 13 April 2026 · April 2026
Juarez Teixeira Brazilian footballer dead at age 97
2026. He was a Brazilian footballer who played for Jabaquara and Grêmio and was also part of the national team · 06 April 2026 · April 2026 · April 6 · Juárez
Alvin L Brazilian singer-songwriter, heart attack dead at age 67
a Brazilian singer-songwriter, died on April 5, 2026, of a heart attack. No further details were provided · 05 April 2026 · April 2026
Wilson Bombarda Brazilian Olympic basketball player dead at age 95
a Brazilian basketball player who competed in the men's tournament at the 1956 Summer Olympics, died on March 25, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on October 7, 1930, in Lins, São Paulo, Brazil, he represented Brazil at the… · 25 March 2026 · March 2026
Gerson Brenner Brazilian actor, multiple organ failure dead at age 66
a Brazilian actor and model, died on March 23, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, of multiple organ failure. Born Gerson dos Santos Oliveira on December 22, 1959, in São Paulo, he worked from 1982 to 1998 and became notable in… · 23 March 2026 · March 2026
Marcos Leite Brazilian Olympic basketball player dead at age 73
the Brazilian basketball player and coach known as Marquinhos Leite, died on March 22, 2026. He was 73. Leite represented Brazil at three Summer Olympics and four FIBA World Cup competitions, including the 1972, 1980 and 1984 Olympics. A center… · 22 March 2026 · March 2026
Ariosto Holanda Engineer dead at age 87
a Brazilian politician and engineer, died on March 21, 2026, at age 87. A member of the Democratic Labour Party, he served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1991 to 1995, from 1995 to 2015, and from 2015 to 2026.… · 21 March 2026 · March 2026
Juca de Oliveira Brazilian actor, pneumonia dead at age 91
a Brazilian actor, died on March 21, 2026, in São Paulo, Brazil, from pneumonia complicated by heart disease. Born José de Oliveira Santos on March 16, 1935, in São Roque, São Paulo, he worked as an actor, playwright and theatre… · 21 March 2026 · March 2026
Waldyr Pugliesi Dentist dead at age 90
a Brazilian politician and former deputy, died on March 20, 2026, at the age of 90. A member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement, he served three non-consecutive terms in the Legislative Assembly of Paraná and was a member of the… · 20 March 2026 · March 2026
Chuck Norris American martial artist, actor and author dead at age 86
the American martial artist, actor and author known for Walker, Texas Ranger, Missing in Action and The Way of the Dragon, died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Born Carlos Ray Norris on March 10, 1940, in… · Brazil · 19 March 2026 · March 2026
Paulo Fernando Professor dead at age 58
a Brazilian politician and former four-time deputy, died on March 14, 2026, in Brasília, Brazil, at the age of 58. Born in Brasília on June 11, 1967, he was a member of the Republicans and served four brief terms in… · 14 March 2026 · March 2026
Reinaldo Aleluia Brazilian footballer (Bahia dead at age 53
a Brazilian footballer who played as a forward, died on March 5, 2026, in Salvador at the age of 53 after cardiorespiratory arrest complicated by kidney disease. Reinaldo de Aleluia Silva was born on January 31, 1973, and played for… · 05 March 2026 · March 2026
Dennis Carvalho Brazilian director and actor dead at age 78
a Brazilian director, actor and voice actor, died on February 28, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 78. Born Dennis de Carvalho on September 27, 1947, in São Paulo, he began acting at age 11 after auditioning… · 28 February 2026 · February 2026
Lélio Souza Brazilian politician dead at age 88
a Brazilian politician, died on February 16, 2026, at the age of 88. Born Lélio Miguel Antunes de Souza on September 29, 1937, in Rosário do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, he was a member of the Brazilian Democratic Movement… · 16 February 2026 · February 2026
Renato Rabelo Physician dead at age 83
a Brazilian politician and physician, died on February 15, 2026, at the age of 83. Born in Ubaíra, Bahia, on February 22, 1942, he was national president of the Communist Party of Brazil from 2001 to 2015. In 1965, he… · 15 February 2026 · February 2026
José Álvaro Moisés Brazilian political scientist dead at age 81
a Brazilian political scientist, died on February 14, 2026, after drowning at Itamambuca Beach in Ubatuba, on the north coast of São Paulo. Born in Campinas on September 4, 1945, he was a full professor of political science at the… · 14 February 2026 · February 2026
Tânia Rodrigues Doctor dead at age 75
a Brazilian politician and doctor, died on February 11, 2026, in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, at the age of 75. A member of the Democratic Labour Party, she served in the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro from 1995 to… · 11 February 2026 · February 2026 · Tania
Júlio Soares de Moura Neto Brazilian naval officer, commander of the Navy dead at age 82
a Brazilian naval officer who served as commander of the Navy from 2007 to 2015, died on February 10, 2026. He was born in Rio de Janeiro on March 20, 1943, and joined the Brazilian Navy in 1959. Moura Neto… · 10 February 2026 · February 2026 · Julio · Other
Jorge Babu Police officerCriminal dead at age 60
known as Jorge Babu, a Brazilian politician, died on February 8, 2026, in Rio de Janeiro at the age of 60. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro from 2007 to 2011 and was a member of… · 08 February 2026 · February 2026
Adriano Lima Brazilian swimmer dead at age 52
the Brazilian Paralympic swimmer, died on February 7, 2026, of bone cancer in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, at the age of 52. Born in Natal on June 21, 1973, he competed in international elite competitions and won 11… · America · 07 February 2026 · February 2026
Ricardo Schnetzer Brazilian voice actor dead at age 72
a Brazilian voice actor, died on February 5, 2026. Born Ricardo Luiz Guimarães Schnetzer in Rio de Janeiro on April 13, 1953, he began working in dubbing in 1975. He was known for voicing actors including Al Pacino, Nicolas Cage,… · 05 February 2026 · February 2026
Odílio Balbinotti Businessman dead at age 84
a Brazilian politician, died on February 4, 2026, at the age of 84 in Rondonópolis, Mato Grosso, Brazil, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. Born on June 8, 1941, in Gaurama, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, he served in the Chamber… · 04 February 2026 · February 2026
Sérgio Görgen Priest dead at age 72
a Brazilian politician, died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 72. A member of the Workers' Party, he served in the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul from 2003 to 2007. Born in Não-Me-Toque, Rio Grande do… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026 · Heart Attack · Sergio
José Borba Businessman dead at age 76
a Brazilian politician, died on February 3, 2026, at the age of 76. Born José Rodrigues Borba on July 14, 1949, in Mandaguari, Paraná, Brazil, he served in the Chamber of Deputies from 1995 to 2005. Borba was a member… · 03 February 2026 · February 2026
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Brazilian footballer (Coritiba · 26 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 26 · <a href="https://www.dead-people.com/tag/tato">Tatò
Constantino de Oliveira Júnior
Brazilian businessman · 23 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 23 · Junior · Other
Thadeu Gomes Canellas
Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate · 20 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 20 · Canellas · Other
Raul Jungmann
Brazilian businessman · 18 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 18 · Other · Raúl
Vera Valdez
Brazilian model · 14 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 14 · Other
Isabel Veloso
Brazilian social media influencer · 11 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 11 · Other
Ralph L. Thomas
Brazilian-born Canadian film director and screenwriter · 11 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 11 · Thomas
Manoel Carlos
Brazilian television writer (Por Amor · 09 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 9
Isabela Veloso
Brazilian influencer · 09 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 9 · Other
Heloísa de Carvalho
Brazilian writer and left-wing activist · 08 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 8 · Carvalho
Alex Felipe
Brazilian futsal player (Sporting CP · 05 January 2026 · January 2026 · January 5
Oscar Maroni
Brazilian night club owner · 30 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 30 · Other
Sady Baby
Brazilian actor and director · 28 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 28
Isabelle Marciniak
Brazilian gymnast · 26 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 26 · Other
Teuda Bara
Brazilian actress (O Contador de Histórias · 24 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 24
Iêda Maria Vargas
Brazilian actress and beauty queen · 21 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 21 · Vargas
Susana Rossberg
Brazilian-born Belgian film editor (Home Sweet Home · 18 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 18
Manfrini
Brazilian football/soccer player · 10 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 10
Marcelo Nascimento da Rocha
Brazilian consultant · 09 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 9 · Other · Rocha
Luiz Antônio Silva dos Santos
Brazilian football referee · 03 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 3 · Santos · Other
Osvaldo Giuntini
Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate · 01 December 2025 · December 2025 · December 1 · Other
Dino Nascimento
Brazilian bassist (Ira!) · 27 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 27
Ione Borges
Brazilian television presenter (TV Gazeta) · 23 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 23
Otacílio Gonçalves
Brazilian football manager (Internacional · 17 November 2025 · November 2025 · November 17 · Other