Rita Lee died on the night of the second, the 8th, at the age of 75
Rita Lee, queen and patroness of Brazilian rock, died on the night of this Monday, the 8th, at the age of 75. The singer was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021 and went into remission of the disease in April of this year. In February, she was again admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital for monitoring tests and the side effects of the treatment.
According to the family note, Rita died “surrounded by all the love of her family, as she always wanted.”
The wake will be open to the public and will take place at Planetarium at Ibirapuera Park, this Wednesday, 10, between 10am and 5pm. Following the singer’s wish, the body will be cremated, with a private ceremony for family and friends.
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Source: Rollingstone
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