“Rita Lee, the Brazilian singer, musician, composer and a founder of Os Mutantes, has died. She was 75.
“”We communicate the passing of Rita Lee, in her home, in São Paulo, late last night, surrounded by all the love of her family, as she always wanted,” shared Lee’s official social media channels, translated from Portuguese.
“”In this moment of deep sadness, the family is thankful for everyone’s affection and love.”
“Her cause of death was not disclosed. In 2021, the artist was diagnosed with lung cancer and went into remission last year.”
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