Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes was known for his song ‘Mas que Nada’
by Laury Overhultz
Fox News
September 6, 2024
Mendes died peacefully Sept. 5 in Los Angeles with his wife, Gracinha Leporace Mendes, and his children by his side, a representative for the singer confirmed.
“For the last several months, his health had been challenged by the effects of long term COVID,” a statement from the family said.
The family is still processing the loss of Mendes and plans to release funeral and memorial details at a later time.
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Astrid Gilberto and now, Sergio Mendez; both wonderful stars from the Bossa Nova era have left us. Their music lives on through their recordings.