Jô Soares, a famous comedian and singer, died on August 5 at the age of 84. Flavia Pedra, his ex-wife, announced the news on social media, writing:
“You are proud of everyone who has shared your life in some way.” I thank the Lords of time and space for allowing our paths to cross. Thank you for the asthmatic laughter, our houses on my way, visits to the poshest and most shabby locations, the number of movies you thought it was lucky I didn’t remember, and the obscene amount of ice cream we watched.”
Details of Jô’s funeral are yet to be announced. Jô Soares has pneumonia and has been receiving treatment at the Sirio Libanes Hospital in Sao Paulo since July 28, 2022. However, the exact cause of death has not been released. Family members did not reveal how long Soares had suffered from the disease or whether he had any other health problems in the past.
Briefly about the life and career of Jô Soares
Soares, who was born on January 16, 1938, was a well-known comedian, talk show host, author and musician. He spoke five languages fluently: Portuguese, English, French, Italian and Spanish. Jô originally planned to become a diplomat, following in his great-grandfather’s footsteps, but instead returned to Brazil to study acting. He completed his education at a Swiss boarding school in the 1950s. Soares first appeared in musical films in 1954, and his television career began in 1958. He worked on films such as O Homem do Sputnik and Vai Que e Mole. In 1967, he got a role in the popular television series A Familia Trapo, which was followed by three more comedy programs – Face Humor, Nao Faca Guerra, Satiricom and Planeta dos Homens.
Jô produced, directed and starred in the 1976 film O Pai do Povo. In 1970, he joined Globo TV and performed numerous roles in Viva o Gordo. He then joined SBT, where he produced another program, Veja o Gordo, in addition to hosting the talk show Jo Onze e Meia. Soares returned to Globo TV to develop Programa do Jo. He also wrote a number of novels, including O Xango de Baker Street, O Homem Que Matou Getulio Vargas and Assassinato na Academia Brasileira de Letras.
Twitter users pay tribute
Jô Soares’ numerous appearances in cinema and television have made him a popular figure in the entertainment industry in recent years. When news of his death spread, Twitter was flooded with tributes:
rip jo soares da goat no cap
— raulindo🌹 (@rau_mid) August 5, 2022
Jo Soares died last night. He was one of the smartest and wittiest comedians in the world. “They say life flashes before your eyes when you die, make it worth watching again” RIP Jo 🥺💔#JoSoares pic.twitter.com/U4miRlFSQf
— Cris (@CrisFerreira73) August 5, 2022
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