The ‘mystery’ surrounding the cause of death of some celebrities always generates rumors

The option not to reveal details should be respected, but it raises theories and gossip

The announcement of the death of Gal Gosto, 77 years old, took place on Wednesday morning (9). All major broadcasters have started talking about the topic and honoring the singer. But one piece of information that no one had to convey to the viewer: the cause of death.

In a press release, the MPB diva’s advisory did not report the incident and asked for privacy to be respected. Gal is known to have had surgery in September to remove a lump in her nasal cavity. Since then, she had been gathered at her home, in the Jardim Europa, in São Paulo.

A similar case happened to Jô Soares. The comedian’s death was sealed against overexposure. Information was leaked that he had been hospitalized for treatment of a lung problem, however, no one in the media knew what he died of at age 84 on August 5.

Aware of the imminent end, the comedian has imposed secrecy and even asked that the wake take place in a closed coffin and the body was soon cremated. His last wishes have been fulfilled. In our memory we keep the image of Jô alive and smiling.

When Olavo de Carvalho died, aged 74, on Jan. 24, the internet was flooded with rumours. A daughter of the right-wing ideologue famous for defending Jair Bolsonaro said the cause of death was covid-19.

This version gained an echo due to the denial of the president and most of his disciples about the risk posed by the disease. Neither theory has been officially confirmed. The family preferred silence and the hospital where he died, in Virginia, USA, followed the same discretion.

Such a mystery is already 32 years old. Doubts remain about the death of the comedian Mauro Gonçalves, the unforgettable Zacarias of ‘Os Trapalhões’. In the late 80’s he fell ill and asked to leave TV. He didn’t let himself be caught weakened.

When he died in March 1990 at the age of 56, several rumors surfaced. There was talk of forced weight loss, respiratory problems and even AIDS due to an alleged bisexuality (it was a period of extreme prejudice and misinformation). The family has always denied this latest version.

Many years later, Selma Lopes’ ex-wife, actress and voice actress, told director Rafael Spaca, from the documentary “Trapalhadas sem Fim,” that Zacarias’ death certificate indicates cancer. For many fans the doubt persists.

The articles of the civil code and the deontological code guarantee the confidentiality of patient data after death. The history of hospitalization and the cause of death are disclosed only after express authorization from relatives.

The choice to withhold information is understandable, even when dealing with a public figure. The last moment belongs to family and close friends. Press and fans must respect the dead and the pain of the people around them.

The controversy arises when rumors of the celebrity’s death advance on social networks and fuel general curiosity. They can generate wrong headlines and make family members even more angry.

A dilemma between public and private, fame and privacy, gossip and reality.

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Camila

Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.