Gal Costa who spearheaded the Tropicalia movement in 1960 died on Nov 9. She was 77.
There is no doubt in the fact that Gal Costa’s voice was the most distinctive voice throughout Brazil. She rose to fame during the 1960s when she led the Tropicalia movement in Brazil. Renowned stars like Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil were also with her during the movement. Many people also believe that she played a key role to pull Brazilian music into the mainstream. Some of her widely famous songs are Divino Maravilhoso, Que Pena, Baby, and Chuva de Prata. -What Happened To Gal Costa?
Nevertheless, after her saddening demise, noted personalities in entertainment and politics paid tribute to her. Renowned politician of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said she was one of the greatest singers in the world.
“Her talent, technique and daring enriched and renewed our culture, shaped and marked the lives of millions of Brazilians,”
What Happened To Gal Costa?
It is very shocking to hear of such a talented and people’s favorite singer’s demise. According to the reports, Gal Costa passed away on Wednesday morning, 9th November 2022. She died at the age of 77. As Costa, a resident of San Paulo died unexpectedly, her fans are curious to learn what happened to her. Reportedly, Gal Costa’s PR team announced this news.
“It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that we communicate the death of singer Gal Costa,”
But her PR team omitted her cause of death in the statement. Thecrunchyreport did research on it and found that the singer underwent surgery in the month of September. That’s why she called off her concerts after the surgery. But she was preparing to perform on the stage the next month. Gal was all set to return to the stage on 17th December in San Paulo after recovering from her surgery that was for the removal of a tumor from her nasal cavity.
rest in glory, Gal Costa pic.twitter.com/KoZFU7ABFq
— Greengo Dictionary (@greengodict) November 9, 2022
Her press team informed about her operation by releasing a statement that reads:
“We inform that the singer Gal Costa has been operated for the removal of a lump in the right nasal cavity, and during the period of convalescence her performances are suspended, which will return as soon as she is discharged from the competent medical body”
Gal Costa Net Worth
It is confirmed that she earned a hefty net worth by the time of passing to eternity. Gal Costa was one of the most influential, beloved, acclaimed, and admired singers in Brazil. Though, she lived a high-class lifestyle. It is estimated that the Brazilian singer accumulated a net worth of around $2 million. Needless, to say, she must have earned this net worth from her musical career.
Gal Costa Wiki and Biography
Gal Costa was her short and stage name. Her real name was Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos. She was born on 26th September 1945 in Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil and she died on 9th November 2022 in San Paulo.
| Real Name | Maria da Graça Costa Penna Burgos |
| Age | 77 |
| Date Of Birth | 26th September 1945 |
| Profession | Singer |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Birth Place | Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil |
| Net Worth | $2 Million |
| Marital Status | Unknown |
| Parents | Arnaldo Burgos and Mariah Costa Penna |
| Child | Gabriel Costa Penna Burgos |
| Died | 9th November 2022 |
Talking about her relations, she hit news headlines for dating Lucia Verissimo from 1986 to 2006. Later she dated Marina Lime. Gal Costa is survived by her child Gabriel Costa Penna Burgos. Her parents were Arnaldo Burgos and Mariah Costa Penna. Keep visiting Thecrunchyreport.com
Tributes Paid Gal Costa On Twitter
Laila Hawrylyshyn said, “Gal Costa is the voice that transports me to my childhood in Copacabana, from walks along Av. Atlântica to visiting Modern Sound with my parents. She cures my saudades from time to time. Descanse em paz, Gal.”
Kehinde posted, “I make no exaggeration when I say that my heart is broken… rest in music to the great Gal Costa! peace to Brasil who I can imagine is mourning the loss of such a pivotal and foundational artist and human being. Tropicalia forever”
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