Portugal mourns singer Luís Represas at public farewell

Portuguese musician Luís Represas died on 24 July 2026. His funeral was held at the Basílica da Estrela in Lisbon, where a public viewing was open to fans until 22:30 before a private family service. Hundreds of admirers attended, paying tribute to the artist who voiced major Disney films and performed abroad. Ex‑wives Margarida Pinto Correia and Maria Cristina Veloso Brito Thorbjornsen, along with his children, were present, and a funeral director carried Represas’s signature bandolim on stage.

The ceremony combined personal recollections with public mourning, highlighting Represas’s influence on Portugal’s music scene and his dedication to family despite his separations.