Astrud Gilberto, 'Girl from Ipanema' Singer & Bossa Nova Icon, Passes Away at 83
“The Girl from Ipanema” singer and bossa nova legend Astrud Gilberto has sadly passed away at the age of 83.
Collaborator and friend Paul Ricci confirmed her passing on social media (via The Telegraph), writing, “She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy.” He did not disclose her cause of death at this time.
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“The Girl from Ipanema” was the first song Astrud ever recorded and it helped launch bossa nova in the United States, where it had a surge in popularity at the time. The song was released in 1964 and eventually, won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Astrud won a Latin Grammy for Lifetime Achievement in 2008.
You can listen to her famed song on Apple Music.
Our condolences go out to all of Astrud Gilberto‘s friends, family, and loved ones during this time. RIP.