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Journalist Thalita Tavares dies at 46 after cancer battle
Journalist Thalita Tavares Caturelli Passoni, a former presenter for Globo Esporte Tocantins, has died at the age of 46. She passed away in Santa Catarina, where she resided with her family, following a one-year battle with cancer.
Thalita was a prominent figure in regional sports journalism. After moving to Palmas in 2007, she worked for TV Anhanguera, where she edited and presented Globo Esporte Tocantins, and served as a commentator for CBN Tocantins. Her career also included work at TV Gazeta in Alagoas.
Beyond her media career, she was a founder of Espaço Junior – Centro Especializado em Autismo, an institution dedicated to supporting individuals with autism, named in honor of her 10-year-old son. The institution released a statement praising her strength and the positive attitude she maintained during her illness. At her request, no public wake will be held.
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CBN Tocantins · Espaço Junior · Espaço Junior - Centro Especializado em Autismo · Globo Esporte · Santa Catarina · TV Anhanguera · Thalita Tavares Caturelli Passoni · Tocantins
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- [● 2 SOURCES] She was a founder of Espaço Junior, a center specialized in autism. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] She served as a presenter and editor for Globo Esporte on TV Anhanguera. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br · srzd.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] At the journalist's request, no wake will be held. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] She died in the state of Santa Catarina. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br · srzd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] She is survived by a 10-year-old son. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br · srzd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Thalita Tavares Caturelli Passoni died at age 46. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br · srzd.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The journalist was battling cancer. diariodopara.com.br · atitudeto.com.br · srzd.com