Gal Costa’s demise was confirmed by media representatives, including the media team of CNN affiliate CNN Brasil. She departed at the age of 77.
The news of her passing was also disclosed with a monochrome picture on her official Instagram account.
She was regarded as the premier vocalist in Brazil and was renowned for her exquisite voice. She was one of the singers who elevated the singing profession in Brazil and popularized the Brazilian sound worldwide.
On November 9th, subsequent to her demise, a statement was released on her official account “With deep sorrow and a heavy heart, we regretfully inform you of the passing of singer Gal Costa this morning, November 9th, in São Paulo. Further details regarding her funeral will be communicated at a later date. We are grateful for everyone’s comforting thoughts during this exceptionally challenging time.”
Nevertheless, the cause of death was not disclosed by Costa’s family on any social media platform or news channel, perhaps her family is not prepared to provide any information regarding her unexpected passing.
Her death plunged her homeland into profound sorrow, and her acquaintances, family, and friends were ill-equipped to cope with the distressing news of her passing.
According to sources, in the three weeks prior to her demise, the Brazilian songstress underwent a Nascal surgical procedure, and she was in the recuperation phase before her passing.
Gal Costa recently canceled her music festival concert, prompting numerous inquiries. A few hours later, her manager divulged that “She canceled her concert on her doctor’s advice to rest after her surgery” she had a neural removed from her right nasal cavity.
She aspired to return and perform on stage again, with plans to showcase her voice in Sao Paulo in December, but her demise occurred before that month.
Regarding Gal Costa
Costa was the preeminent Brazilian vocalist and played a pivotal role in the Tropicália movement in the 1960s. She collaborated with singers Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil.
She left an indelible mark on millions of Brazilian lives through her involvement in the Tropicália Movement. Later, she transitioned into a songwriter and composed numerous songs with various artists.
She is renowned for her diverse talents and exquisite voice. Countless people were captivated by her voice and admired her as their idol, aspiring to emulate her in their own lives.
She entered this world on September 26th, 1945, in the city of Salvador, Bahia. In 1965, she commenced her singing career, delivering numerous successful songs and acquiring global recognition.
In the middle of 2011, she was honored with a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Expressions of Sympathy
Following her tragic passing, her admirers were devastated and have been offering numerous prayers and expressions of sympathy to her family. They are eager to uncover the reason behind her sudden demise, but their efforts have been in vain.
Her long-time collaborator and close friend Gil expressed on his Twitter account, “I felt a profound sadness and was deeply affected when I learned of Costa’s passing; she was like a real sister to me, and she will always be remembered.”
President-elect Luiz Inácio da Silva conveyed on his Twitter, “Gal Costa was one of the world’s finest vocalists and among our foremost artists to propagate the name and sounds of Brazil worldwide,” accompanying the statement with a beautiful photograph of him embracing her.
