Brazilian movie actors died when they were 49
Here are 1 famous actors from Brazil died at 49:
Garrincha
Garrincha (October 28, 1933 Pau Grande-January 20, 1983 Rio de Janeiro) a.k.a. Mané Garrincha, Manoel Francisco dos Santos or The Little Bird was a Brazilian actor and football player. He had five children, Tereza dos Santos, Nadir dos Santos, Manuel Garrincha dos Santos Júnior, Neném dos Santos and Ulf Lindberg.
He died caused by cirrhosis.
Garrincha was widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. He played as a right winger for the Brazilian national team and led them to two World Cup victories in 1958 and 1962. His exceptional dribbling skills, lightning-fast pace, and ability to finish with either foot made him a nightmare for opposing defenders.
Off the field, Garrincha had a tumultuous personal life. He struggled with alcohol addiction and had numerous extramarital affairs. Despite this, he remained a beloved figure in Brazil and was known for his humility and good-natured personality.
After retiring from football, Garrincha worked as an actor and appeared in several films and television shows. However, his health began to deteriorate due to his alcoholism, and he died at the age of 49. He is still remembered as a legend of Brazilian football and a cultural icon in his home country.
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