Pain! The journalist dies at the age of 64 after undergoing a delicate surgery

Friend of Gloria Maria, the journalist dies after suffering a procedure in the hospital in Salvador; Wanda Chase has worked for 27 years on TV Bahia

The journalist Wanda Chase He died on the night of last Wednesday (2), after complications deriving from surgery to treat an aortic aneurysm. The procedure occurred at the Tereza de Lysaoux hospital in Salvador, and his death was confirmed almost six hours after entering the operation.

Who was Wanda Chase?

Native of Amazonas, Wanda Chase He had moved to Bahia in 1991, where he developed an extraordinary career that lasted over 27 years on Bahia TV. In addition to his role as communicator, he was known for his commitment in social causes, especially in the black movement.

The family members reported it Wanda He has faced health problems since last month, when he contracted a virus. After looking for medical treatment, they received diagnosis of urinary and intestinal infection, which led to the worsening of his advice. On Wednesday, when he is hospitalized, he was diagnosed with an aortic dissection aneurysm, a condition considered critical.

Wanda Chase It is remembered as a surprising figure in the history of bay journalism. Its trajectory includes tickets for important communication vehicles, such as Rede Manchete and Rede Globo Nordeste. In addition, it was a press official for the famous band Olodum and, after retiring, he became editorialist of the Ibahia portal and developed innovative projects such as a podcast.

Press throughout the career

With a career full of results, Wanda He received 45 prizes during his professional career and was honored with the title of Soteropolitan citizen by the Salvador City Council in 2002. This year he would have received the title of citizen Bahiano from the legislative assembly of Bahia (Alba), a ceremony that was to be postponed due to their health conditions.

Friendship with Gloria Maria

Friendship between Wanda Chase AND Gloria Maria It is also noteworthy. The two journalists met in the 90s and maintained a close relationship until the death of Glory in 2023. In a conversation before the death of his friend, Wanda He recalled remarkable moments of their life, including age laughter.

Note of family regret

In an official note issued by the family HuntingThe loss was deeply repentant: “The Chase family regrets regret, informing 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.”He says an extract from the declaration.

The burial of Wanda It is scheduled for next Saturday (5), at the Cemetery of Campo Santo, in Salvador, where their family members will meet to pay the last honors. The family also reported that it will soon provide details on eternal funeral love and strengthened Wandahighlighting their qualities as joy and determination.

Source: Terra

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