# Death of Brazilian journalist Ayres Rocha

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-brazilian-journalist-ayres-rocha
> Updated: 2026-10-14T13:18:36.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Journalist Ayres Rocha has died at the age of 62 in Rio Branco, Acre, following complications from cancer. A prominent figure in regional broadcasting, Rocha spent over 30 years at Rede Amazônica, where he was well known for anchoring ‘Jornal do Acre 2ª Edição’ (JAC2).

Rocha achieved national recognition in 2019 when he served as a presenter for TV Globo’s ‘Jornal Nacional’ during a special rotation to celebrate the program's 50th anniversary. Colleagues have described his professional legacy as a combination of “journalistic seriousness with a warm, human, and often joyful personality.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Ayres Rocha, prominent Brazilian journalist, dies at 62

Renowned Brazilian journalist Ayres Rocha has died at 62 in Rio Branco after a battle with cancer. He was a longtime anchor for Rede Amazônica and gained national fame on Jornal Nacional.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-ayres-rocha-dies-at-62-in-rio-branco

### 2026-09-26: Journalist Ari Diógenes dies at 82 in Goiás

Veteran journalist Ari Diógenes da Rocha has died at 82. A long-time public servant, he covered the political history of Goiás, witnessing the administrations of 19 different governors.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-ari-digenes-dies-at-82-in-gois

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