Actress Laura Cardoso dies at age 98 in Brazil

Brazilian actress Laura Cardoso has died at the age of 98. She passed away from natural causes at her residence in São Paulo on Monday, August 17. Her career spanned over eighty years, including more than one hundred works, with a debut on TV Tupi in 1952 and a lifelong contract with TV Globo.

The deaths of Cardoso and actress Glória Menezes, who passed away at 91, have renewed discussions regarding the lack of opportunities for elderly actors in Brazilian television. Observers note that both actresses had been away from television drama for several years prior to their passing. Experts suggest that mass layoffs in the industry have disproportionately affected veteran performers, limiting the roles available for older actors despite their extensive experience.