Singer Agnaldo Rayol died this Monday (4) at the age of 86. Rayol began his career in 1946 at National Radioat 8 years old, in the program Carbon paperpresented by Renato Murce.
Born in Rio de Janeiro in May 1938, as a child Rayol moved with his family to Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, where he worked as an actor and singer on radio stations Araripe and Poti.
After returning to Rio de Janeiro, he was hired by Tupi radio and recorded his first albums.
The artist also acted and presented television programs, such as Corte-Rayol showon TV Record. Rayol has also starred in films.
According to Agnaldo Rayol’s press office, the singer died at HSANP Hospital, located in the Santana neighborhood, in São Paulo, after suffering a fall in his apartment in the early hours of the morning. “Agnaldo Rayol leaves an invaluable legacy for Brazilian music, with a career that spanned decades and touched the hearts of millions of fans. The family is grateful for the expressions of affection and support. Information about the wake and farewell ceremony will be released soon” , informs the note released by the advisory.
Repercussion
On the social network X, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlights the importance of Agnaldo Rayol’s career for music and television in Brazil. “Agnaldo Rayol, singer who enchanted and inspired romance and dance for generations, left us at the age of 86. Agnaldo made a mark in music and television, also standing out as a presenter and actor. Popularized Italian songs like Mia Gioconda and Tormento D’Amore and moved Brazilians countless times with his interpretation of Hail Mary. My condolences to Agnaldo Rayol’s family, friends and admirers”, wrote the president.
For historian, journalist and MPB researcher Ricardo Cravo Albin, the beginning of the artist’s career was surprising. “The unexpectedness of Rayol’s death confers a certain exchange of surprise upon his appearance. After all, we asked the critics at the time, how did a star-heartthrob emerge recording two of the most important songs by a poet of Vinicius’ stature? [de Moraes]? Nobody answered anything and a certain mystery hovered over the beautiful Rayol. Soon he would become a teenager’s idol and have a brilliant career on television and radio. However, he would not stand out for the sophisticated repertoire of his beginnings with Vinicius. It would follow the usual path of singers for youth. And its success lasted decades on end,” he told Brazil Agency.
Singer Ronnie Von posted a message on his Instagram profile commenting on his friend’s death. “May God welcome you with open arms, my dear friend! Sad to wake up to the news of your departure.”
On the same social network, presenter Ana Maria Braga also said goodbye to her friend and praised his talent as an artist. “One of our icons left us today. Faithful, companion and extremely talented. May you find peace, my friend. May everyone have a heart as kind as yours. My condolences to the family.”
Still on Instagram, singer Ralf, who lost his brother, also singer Chrystian, in June this year, recalled moments he shared with Agnaldo Rayol. “I couldn’t help but pay tribute to this great star of Brazilian music. We had the privilege of being in your story and experiencing unique moments with you, my dear Agnaldo Rayol. We were very happy with this work Mia Gioconda [tema da novela Rei do Gado da TV Globo]. A great friendship was born there. May God welcome you and comfort your family. I love you. Ralph.”
Expanded article at 1:04 pm.
