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The influential Brazilian musician João Gilberto died at the age of 88 years.
The singer and songwriter was best known for being a pioneer of the bossa nova genre, which gained international popularity in the 1960s.
According to reports, Gilberto died at his home in Rio de Janeiro after a period of illness. His son confirmed the news of his death in a message posted Saturday on Facebook.
"His fight was noble, he tried to maintain his dignity," said Marcelo Gilberto.
- João Gilberto BBC music page
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