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Thalita Tavares, former Globo Esporte TO presenter, dies at 46

Thalita Tavares, former presenter of Globo Esporte Tocantins, passed away in Santa Catarina after battling cancer.

27 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Thalita Tavares Caturelli Passoni, former presenter of Globo Esporte Tocantins, died in the early hours of Wednesday, October 26, in Santa Catarina, where she lived. The journalist was 46 years old and had been battling cancer, according to various reports.

Born in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Thalita Tavares moved to Palmas in April 2007, where she began her career in sports journalism covering amateur championships and regional categories. Throughout her journey, she became a well-known figure in Tocantins television.

In addition to her work as a presenter on Globo Esporte, Thalita served as a commentator on CBN Tocantins radio. Her career was marked by a professional style and a charismatic personality, leaving a mark on the regional journalistic landscape.

Thalita was also a co-founder of Espaço Junior, a center specializing in autism in Santa Catarina, named in honor of her ten-year-old son. The institution confirmed her death and expressed condolences for the loss of Thalita.

The journalism community expressed its condolences and remembered Thalita's contributions to sports journalism. Journalist Taianne Moreira, a former colleague, mentioned the lightness and good humor that Thalita brought to the newsroom, highlighting her role as an inspiration for women in the field.

Thalita leaves a significant legacy both in communication and social initiatives, being remembered not only for her career but also for the positive impact she had on many lives.

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