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Deaths of Brazilian actresses Laura Cardoso and Glória Meneż

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Brazil is in mourning following the deaths of legendary actresses Laura Cardoso and Glória Menezes, who passed away within a 24-hour period. Cardoso died at age 98 in São Paulo from natural causes. Her career spanned over eight decades and more than one hundred works, beginning with a 1952 debut on TV Tupi and continuing through a lifelong contract with TV Globo. Her daughter, Fátima Balleroni, shared that Cardoso passed away at home, surrounded by family, and died in the arms of her granddaughter, Adriana. A pioneering figure who began in radio dramas during the 1940s, Cardoso was a household name through notable telenovelas such as ‘Mulheres de Areia’, ‘A Viagem’, ‘Chocolate com Pimenta’, and ‘Gabriela’. Menezes died at age 91 in Rio de Janeiro at her residence, surrounded by her son, Tarcísio Filho, and other family members, following a period of declining health. A pioneer of the daily telenovela format, Menezes was famously married to actor Tarcísio Meira for nearly six decades. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a decree for three days of mourning, stating that their careers “confuse with the history of Brazilian dramaturgy.” The passing of these two foundational figures has renewed public discussion regarding the lack of opportunities for elderly actors in the Brazilian television industry. Observers noted that both actresses had been away from television drama for several years prior to their deaths. Industry experts suggest that mass layoffs have disproportionately affected veteran performers, limiting available roles for older actors despite their extensive experience.

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