Benedito Ruy Barbosa dies at age 95; see repercussion

Benedito Ruy Barbosa
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Celebrities used social media to mourn the death of Benedito Ruy Barbosa. The playwright and writer, author of soap operas such as "Pantanal" and "Terra Nostra", died this Tuesday (7) in the capital of São Paulo due to complications from chronic kidney failure. The information was confirmed by Hospital do Coração (HCor).
Regiane Alves, actress
"And today we lost the great Benedito Ruy Barbosa, author who portrayed our Brazil like no other. Thank you for Belinha and for the friendships that came through this very special work that was Cabocla."
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Zezé Motta, actress
"Today I say goodbye to a friend and one of the greatest geniuses of Brazilian dramaturgy. I received the news of Benedito Ruy Barbosa's departure with great sadness."
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Maria Bethânia, singer
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"Our farewell to Benedito Ruy Barbosa! Author of beautiful works, Benedito Ruy Barbosa was one of the founders of Brazilian television drama. "stories" of the hillbillies, but also with the struggles of the countryside."
"Bethania's voice provided the soundtracks for many of her soap operas such as Pantanal (1990), Renascer (1993), Sinhá Moça (2006), Velho Chico (2016) and the opening theme of the remake of Pantanal (2022)."
Tony Ramos, in an interview with GloboNews
"I wasn't I was, regrettably, already expecting this news. Edimara had been warning us for about three days that our great Benedito, our Pelé, was leaving."
"The loss of Benedito, without a doubt, is the loss of a Brazilian spying on his people, but with great intentions. With wonderful intentions. He was a very creative man, he gave free rein to his imagination, to his dream, to that country boy and to the publicist that he was."
"We talked a lot about how to look at the country without leafleting, I understand the Brazilian soul, Brazilian pain, and of course, the great joys of Brazilians who reinvent themselves in pain, in their daily lives. This was all in his work."
Tony Ramos gets emotional when talking about Benedito Ruy Barbosa
Mareliz Rodrigues, actress
"Today our beloved Benedito Ruy Barbosa passed away. My uncle Ruy. Uncle, my pride, my love and gratitude for you are eternal.
Pride of the man and artist who always wanted and fought for a better world for everyone. Who loved Brazil, the Brazilian people, nature and simplicity like no one else.
Love for uncle who sang "Happiness went away" to me when I was little. Who encouraged and cheered on the little girl who was taking her first steps in art.
And gratitude for everything and so much that you did for me. For opening the doors of art to me, believing in me and providing me with unforgettable characters and moments in my life and career.
Today I choose to say goodbye like this: remembering happiness, love and everything that I have. I had the privilege of living alongside you and through your art. In the photo we are happily surrounded by those we love at the Paraíso premiere party. I love you forever, uncle Ruy. Send a kiss to my father and aunt Marilene."
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Lavinia Vlasak, actress
"With great sadness I received the news of Benedito Ruy Barbosa's departure. A man who dedicated his life to telling stories that marked entire generations and brought joy to many. lives.
One of these stories was Rei do Gado, a soap opera that was part of me in a very special way. It changed my trajectory. I thank you for the beautiful opportunity you gave me. My deepest condolences to the family and everyone who loved him. We know that he will be greatly missed."
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Vanessa Giacomo, actress
"Today we say goodbye to a wonderful person who gave me the chance to do my first job. support and affection I received. My condolences to his family and friends, who will also miss him very much. His legacy and the memories we built together will always be in my heart."
Vanessa Giacomo mourns the death of Benedito Ruy Barbosa
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