Edson Silva, Brazilian actor and voice actor, dies at 95

Brazilian actor and voice actor Edson Silva has died at the age of 95. The news of his passing was announced on Saturday, October 10, 2026, by the Dublapédia Brasil profile. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.

Silva was widely recognized for his roles in popular TV Globo telenovelas, most notably as Heitor, the driver for the character Alma (played by Marieta Severo) in ‘Laços de Família’ (2000). His television career also included appearances in ‘Por Amor’, ‘Água Viva’, and ‘Senhora do Destino’.

Beyond television, Silva had a prolific career in theater, cinema, and dubbing. He studied under Paschoal Carlos Magno and directed several stage productions, including versions of ‘O Auto da Compadecida’. In the dubbing industry, he worked with prominent studios such as Herbert Richers and Dublasom Guanabara, providing voices for various international characters.

Colleagues and fans, including actress Alcione Mazzeo, have shared tributes on social media to honor his decades-long contribution to Brazilian performing arts.