‘Girl From Ipanema’ singer dead: Astrud Gilberto was 83

Astrud Gilberto, the bossa nova singer most famous for her recording of “The Girl From Ipanema,” widely viewed as the unofficial cultural anthem of Brazil, has died at age 83.

Collaborator Paul Ricci confirmed the ’60s icon’s passing on social media, claiming that her son Marcelo had asked him to break the tragic news, the Independent reported.

“She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy,” he said. “RIP from ‘the chief’, as she called me. Thanks AG.”

As of yet, Gilberto’s cause of death has not been disclosed.

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[mjh]

Such an angelic voice. Rest in Peace Astrud.

[glennhoddle]

She was a bonafide Jazz/Bossa Nova legend. Gone too soon. RIP Astrud. You are missed so much.

[Ambaryerno]

Astrud is now singing with the angels.

Meanwhile, Stan Getz is spending HIS afterlife somewhere considerably warmer.

[vallee]

Goodbye Ms Gilberto, loved your music.

[paulonayan]

Thanks Astrud Gilberto to spread Brazilian Music (Bossa Nova) in all of the world.

[richardflippin]

What can I say? What can anybody say?