Gilberto Gil’s daughter died on Sunday 20, two years after the diagnosis of cancer
Black Gil He died on Sunday 20, at 50. The singer, who was subjected to care against a CancerHe received several honors and complaints from artists, friends and family.
Gerald Alfmin (PSB), the interim president (Lula is traveling to Chile), published a note in the X: “Today, Brazil says goodbye to Preta Gil, an artist who illuminated our lives with his contagious joy and irreverence. Black broke the standards and fought against prejudice, always with courage and authenticity.
The mayor, Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB) He also spoke: “The early departure of Preta Gil saddens the country. He has always forbidden optimism, he has fought courageously to the end and has left a great artistic legacy. My feelings to all in the Gil family.”
The singer Duda Beat Remembering a moment in which they sang together: “Preta Gil is an example of generosity, courage and love for life. Impossible not to be infected by the energy that this power of women emanates. Thanks, my friend, all your teachings. This is forever. You are forever! I love you.”
THE FlemishThe club for which he exulted in Rio de Janeiro, complained about the loss: “Your joy and your struggle for a more right world will never be forgotten. We condue with your family, friends and fans”
Anielle FrancoMinister of racial equality of the Federal Government, he wrote: “Preta Gil has always been and will always be power. A woman who has faced racism, machismo, fapthobia and disease without ever losing her tenderness or voice.
In a post made by Mynd, an agency that was already a partner, the celebrities spoke in the comments. “So far not to believe. My feelings,” wrote the singer Latin. The humorist Yuri Marçal He evaluated: “What a beautiful story he built! Unforgettable! He changed our life!” “I love you forever, black,” said Daniela Mercury. “Eternal Pretinha,” he said Cleo Pires.
Today, Brazil says goodbye to @PritalgilAn artist who illuminated our life with his contagious joy and irreverence. Black broke the standards and fought against prejudice, always with courage and authenticity. Send my deepest feelings and my prayers to @Gilbertogil… pic.twitter.com/urmvvcfbxxx
– Geraldo Alfmin (@geraldalckmin) 20 July 2025
Flamengo regrets the loss of Black Black Gil, this Sunday (20), at the age of 50.
Your joy and struggle for a more right world will never be forgotten.
We compress with your family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/lgxgoacvyi
– Flamengo (@flamengo) 20 July 2025
Preta Gil is an example of generosity, courage and love for life. Impossible not to be infected by the energy that emanates this power of women. Thanks my friend for all your teachings. This is forever. You are forever! I love you. ? pic.twitter.com/ymkqmtbvdi
– Duda Beat (@Dudabeat) 20 July 2025
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