Milton Nascimento celebrates 84th birthday amid health challenges

Brazilian singer Milton Nascimento celebrated his 84th birthday on Monday, October 26, receiving numerous tributes from fellow artists and fans. Celebrities including Maria Gadú, Djavan, Fafá de Belém, and Paulo Miklos shared messages honoring his musical legacy and his role as a symbol of democracy and resistance in Brazilian music.

Alongside the celebrations, details regarding the singer's health have emerged. While his Parkinson's diagnosis was confirmed in 2022, his son, Augusto Nascimento, recently revealed that the artist is also facing Lewy body dementia. Augusto noted that while they have been managing the condition privately, symptoms have evolved since late last year. Nascimento, widely known for hits such as ‘Maria Maria’, retired from touring in 2022.