Juarez Machado: key obituary facts
Is Juarez Machado dead? Yes. Juarez Machado died on October 6, 2026, at age 85.
Cause of death: Juarez Machado's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Juarez Machado known for?
He was a Brazilian artist.
More about Juarez Machado
Born: 1 January 1941.
Place of birth: Joinville.
Gender: male.
Occupation: painter, actor.
Nationality: Brazil.
Juarez Machado, the Brazilian painter, died October 6, 2026, aged 85.
Born in Joinville, Santa Catarina, in 1941, he studied fine arts at the School of Art in Paraná, in Curitiba. His work ranged across illustration, theatre, television, sculpture and gravure, extending beyond painting into several creative fields.
Machado had lived in Paris since 1986. He said his work influenced the films of French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet. Three of Machado’s paintings were used as covers for studio albums by the French band Jack the Ripper, connecting his art with recorded music as well as cinema. He was also an actor, according to the verified biographical record. His experience in theatre and television sat alongside his work in illustration, sculpture and gravure, spanning visual art and performance. The biographical details trace a path from art studies in Curitiba to a long residence in Paris, with specific links to a filmmaker and a music group. His training, varied practice and work used in album design reflect the range of disciplines recorded across his career.