Laura Cardoso: key obituary facts
Is Laura Cardoso dead? Yes. Laura Cardoso died on August 18, 2026, at age 98.
Cause of death: Laura Cardoso's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Laura Cardoso known for?
She was a Brazilian actress and former voice actress.
More about Laura Cardoso
Born: 13 September 1927.
Place of birth: São Paulo.
Gender: female.
Occupation: actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor, voice actor.
Nationality: Brazil.
Awards: Order of Cultural Merit (Brazil).
Spouse: Fernando Balleroni.
Career began: 1952.
Also known as: Laurinda de Jesus Cardoso Balleroni.
Years active: 1952–2020.
Laura Cardoso, the Brazilian actress whose career spanned cinema, theater and television, died on August 18, 2026, aged 98.
Born Laurinda de Jesus Cardoso in São Paulo on September 13, 1927, she began performing in 1952 and soon made her television debut in Tribunal do Coração, on Tupi TV. Over the decades, she appeared in productions including the telenovelas Um Lugar ao Sol and Ídolo de Pano, and worked for broadcasters such as TV Excelsior, RecordTV and TV Cultura.
Also known as Laurinda de Jesus Cardoso Balleroni, she received Brazil’s Order of Cultural Merit and was widely regarded as one of the country’s most prominent actresses.