Wanda Chase, journalist and activist, dies at 64 years old

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The journalist Wanda Chase, 64, died on Wednesday evening, 2, after undergoing surgery to treat an aortic aneurysm at the Tereza de Lisieux hospital in Salvador, Bahia. The information has been confirmed to the press by family members.

“The family chase, with regret, informs the death of sister, aunt and aunt Wanda Chase. The journalist, a pioneer and stimulating woman in the struggle for racial equality and the representativeness of the media,” says the text.

The funeral is scheduled for Saturday 5, in the Campo Santo cemetery, when their families arrive in the capital Bahian. More details on the funeral ceremony should be released soon.

“His departure leaves an irreparable void, but his legacy of struggle, perseverance and passion for life and social justice will continue to inspire future generations. For us, his family, Wanda is a reference of joy, determination, wisdom, honesty and competence. In life, Wanda has loved everything he has done and our love for her is forever”, added the family.

How was Wanda Chase’s health?

Wanda Chase had faced health problems for at least a month. In March 2025, he even communicated his followers through an Instagram place, which was hospitalized and was unable to receive the title of citizen Bahiano da Alba (Bahia legislative assembly).

“Dear, I am influenced by a carnival virus, but I’m quiet, I take care of myself. Unfortunately, I am not able to receive the title proposed by the PT bench [Partido dos Trabalhadores]But as soon as it was 100%recovered, I inform you a new date. Take care of it! “

According to the family declaration, after this photo, Wanda Chase He was again hospitalized with a urinary tract infection and therefore diagnosed with an intestinal infection. Wednesday 2, he entered the hospital with an aneurism aneurysm. In this serious image, the internal layer of the aorta breaks. Due to the problem, he underwent surgery, but he could not resist the procedure.

Wanda Chase’s legacy

Born in Amazonas, Wanda Chase had a passage through large national communication vehicles, such as Il Giornale a Criticia, Rede Manchete, the TV Cabo Branco, the Rede Globo Nordeste and, finally, the Bahia TV, where it has remained for 27 years.

In addition to acting as a journalist, publisher, editorialist and presenter, Wanda was a militant of the black movement. Even after the retreat, he remained active, writing his column of Chase Wanda Opraí in Ibahia and developing personal projects, such as the podcast Backstage with Wanda Chase.

Source: Terra

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