Artist had respiratory complications on Saturday night (25.mar); was hospitalized in Salvador
The comedian and musician Juca Chaves died on Saturday night (25.Mar.2023), aged 84. He was hospitalized at Hospital São Rafael, in Salvador (BA), and had “complications of breathing problemsaccording to a note issued by the institution.
JUrandyr Czaczkes Chaves was born on October 22, 1938, in Rio de Janeiro. He used to live in Itapuã, in Salvador (BA). He was known as “The Cursed Minstrel”nickname given by the poet Vinicius de Moraes,
Their songs, called “fads”, brought social criticism. He wrote “Presidente Bossa Nova”, in homage to Juscelino Kubitschek (1956-1961). In the political area, he ran for senator in Bahia for the PSDC (former Christian Social Democratic Party and current Christian Democracy) in 2006. He came in 4th place.
Juca was married to Yara Chaves and has two daughters, Maria Morena and Maria Clara.
Read the note issued by Hospital São Rafael:
“Hospital São Rafael regrets the death of patient Juca Chaves on Saturday night (25) due to complications from respiratory problems and sympathizes with his family and friends for this irreparable loss. The hospital also advises that it does not have authorization from the family to disclose more details.”
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