Maria Rita, Gilberto Gil, Chico Buarque, Pitty, Gloria Pires, among others, greet the rock diva on social media
Gilberto Gil, singer and composer
“Comadre Rita, Anibal, kid, whimsical, Capricorn, friend… Don’t worry, my sister. I love you. A fraternal hug from the Gil family”
Chico Buarque, singer and composer
“Ritta”
John Lee, son
“My mother, whom I love more than anything in this life, has become a star in the sky. What an intense and spectacular life you have had. Admired and loved by so many people. So ahead of her time”
Maria Rita, singer
“I love you… may your passing be peaceful. Rest assured that your mission is accomplished and we will remain here on a mission to strengthen your light forever. I love you, I love you, I love you…”
Monica Salmaso, singer
“Love Lee Rita! Beautiful, free, intelligent. Thank you! In this life, full of grace, you have made many people happy”
Nana Caymmi, singer
“Go in peace, dear Rita. We miss you so much”
Dori Caymmi, composer and arranger
“No words to say goodbye to this great artist of our rock”
Djavan, songwriter
“Rita Lee gave us songs that will forever remain in the minds of all Brazilians”
Pedro Mariano, singer
“Rita Lee went looking for Elis and made that joke upstairs! We will miss her terribly!”
Astrid Fontenelle, presenter
“Rest in peace, my beloved! As I love, I will love Rita forever! My teenage record, my fashion muse, the best participant of Saia (Justa)”
Ed Motta, songwriter
“A brilliant artist, a unique intelligence, needs a book of praise”
Leo Jaime, songwriter
“Thank you so much for everything! For being a beacon in the dark night. For all the poetry, the friendship, the collaboration. You and Erasmus were my north. What a pride to have lived in the same world as you and to have been your fan”
Gloria Pires, actress
“Great, great Rita Lee! Thank you for sharing your light. It will shine forever. Rest in peace”
Pitty, singer and songwriter
“I am in chaos. The eldest leaves us today. What a sad day, Ritinha. I will always love you”
Preta Gil, singer
“My everything Rita Lee. Words fail me now!!! I have had the privilege of living with my idol, with my muse, from my childhood to adulthood. We sang together, laughed together, a great gift !!!!”
Miguel Falabella, actor and director
“Rest in peace, warrior, libertarian. A woman who fought for everyone’s freedom with joy and irreverence”
Source: Terra

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