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Gracindo Júnior, iconic soap opera actor, dies at 83

Gracindo Júnior passed away on Tuesday night (1st) at the age of 83 at home in Rio de Janeiro, as confirmed by a friend.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Gracindo Júnior, an actor and director known for his roles in soap operas such as 'O Casarão' and 'Dona Beija', passed away on Tuesday night (1st) at the age of 83.

The confirmation of his death was made by Leonardo Brício, a friend of the actor who is also active in the industry. He had been away from the screen for about eight years and died in his residence in Rio de Janeiro.

The son of the famous actor Paulo Gracindo, Gracindo Júnior had a career marked by his participation in various soap operas from Rede Globo, Manchete, and Record. Throughout his journey, the actor secured a prominent place in Brazilian television, appearing in productions that became iconic.

Initially, fans and admirers mourned the loss on social media, reminiscing about the memorable moments Gracindo Júnior provided with his roles on television.

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