The 82-year-old singer-songwriter died at home of natural causes, according to his family
Pernambuco-based singer and songwriter Paulo Diniz died this Wednesday (age 22), at his home in Boa Viagem, Recife. Paulo was the author of songs like Bahia Comigo And drops of love, which won a successful re-recording of Paula Toller. The artist’s production reported that he died around 7 am, of natural causes. The wake and burial will be reserved for friends and relatives and will take place on Thursday 23, at 10:00. Location was not disclosed. Paulo Lira de Oliveira, born in the city of Pesqueira on January 24, 1940, had a daughter and two stepdaughters, as well as his wife, Iluminata Rangel, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His greatest success of him dates back to the 70s, when he had already moved to Rio de Janeiro.
The governor of Pernambuco, Paulo Câmara (PSB), lamented the death of Paulo Diniz in an official note published this Wednesday afternoon. “Pernambuco has lost a big name in popular music,” he said. “He made a career in the Southeast, working alongside big names in Brazilian music, but he has always kept his roots in his home state, where he returned consecrated. I want to express my condolences and my solidarity with his family. , to his friends and to the many fans, in this moment of deep sadness “, he added.
Deputy Governor Luciana Santos (PCdoB) also spoke. “This dear Pernambuco wrote one of the most beautiful and famous songs in our songbook. Pingos de Amor spans the generations, but it was not the only brilliant composition of his work. Hence our tribute in this farewell and a brotherly and a supportive hug to Iluminata, his wife and all the family, friends and fans – like me – of this great icon of Brazilian music “.
Source: Terra
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