Astrud Gilberto, the bossa nova singer most famous for her recording of “The Girl From Ipanema,” widely viewed as the unofficial cultural anthem of Brazil, has died at age 83.
Collaborator Paul Ricci confirmed the ’60s icon’s passing on social media, claiming that her son Marcelo had asked him to break the tragic news, the Independent reported.
“She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he said. “RIP from ‘the chief’, as she called me. Thanks AG.”
As of yet, Gilberto’s cause of death has not been disclosed.
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Collaborator Paul Ricci confirmed the ’60s icon’s passing on social media, claiming that her son Marcelo had asked him to break the tragic news, the Independent reported.
“She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he said. “RIP from ‘the chief’, as she called me. Thanks AG.”
As of yet, Gilberto’s cause of death has not been disclosed.
Read more at https://nypost.com/2023/06/06/girl-from-ipanema-singer-dead-astrud-gilberto-was-83/
#brazil #astrudgilberto #girlfromipanema
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