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The statement said: “His wife and musical partner for the past 54 years, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, was by his side, as were his loving children. Mendes last performed in November 2023 to sold-out and wildly enthusiastic houses in Paris, London and Barcelona.”

His composition Mas Que Nada was one of the songs that helped to popularise the Brazilian music genre bossa nova worldwide in the 1960s.

A version he recorded with the Black Eyed Peas topped the US charts in 2006.

It was included in his album Timeless, produced by will .i.am and featuring Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake and the Black Eyed Peas, among others.

“Sergio Mendes was my brother from another country,” trumpet player Herb Alpert wrote on Facebook, along with a photo from decades ago, sitting next to Mendes at the piano.

“He was a true friend and extremely gifted musician who brought Brazilian music in all its iterations to the entire world with elegance.”

Mendes also composed the soundtrack for the film Pele, featuring saxophonist Gerry Mulligan, and produced an album recorded by the Brazilian legendary soccer player.

Mendes won the 1992 Grammy Award for best world music album for Brasileiro and two Latin Grammy Awards.

He also received an Oscar nomination in 2012 for best original song for Real In Rio, from the animated film Rio.

Mendes’ family said they will provide details regarding funeral and memorial services at a later date.





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