Rita de Caccia, considered the best forro composer in Brazilian history, died unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, January 3, 2023, at the age of 50. Heitor Ferrer took to Facebook to confirm her death and wrote such a beautiful memorial. “Rita de Casilla, a singer who embodied the simplicity and originality of our wasteland and influenced many with her music, will be missed.”
Keep reading to learn more about Rita de Cascia, including who she was, how she died, what caused her death, tributes to Rita de Cascia, and more!
Who was Rita de Cascia?
Vocalist Rita de Casia, who grew up in the city of Ceara in Alto Santo, has more than 500 compositions to her credit, including hits by singers Eliane, Avies do Forró, Mastruz com Leite and Frank Aguiar. Rita’s career is distinguished by remarkable achievements and collaborations with famous personalities from the forro. Meu Vaqueiro, Meu Peo, Saga de um Vaqueiro, Brilho da Lua and Jeito de Amar are just some of Rita’s well-known compositions.
Rita has released her own songs in addition to those she has written for other musicians. Along with her brother Redondo and Banda Som do Norte, she released 12 albums throughout her career. She has also released 5 albums with voice and guitar. Rita recently performed solo concerts and made a DVD.
She has won various accolades throughout her career for her songwriting abilities, including the Jackson and Gonzaga Awards. She was named “the best forro songwriter in Brazil” in the city of Campina Grande in Paraná. Many male and female singers and groups loved and appreciated Rita’s compositions. The compliments he received on social media reflected this.
How did Rita de Cascia die? What is the cause of her death
Rita de Cascia, a prominent composer and forro performer, died on Tuesday, January 3, in Fortaleza at the age of 50. She was reportedly admitted to the intensive care unit of a private hospital after being diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, which is a severe form of pneumonia that causes the lung tissue to cool and make breathing difficult.
The artist has been bravely fighting pulmonary fibrosis for the past few weeks, but unfortunately she was unable to get out of the intensive care unit. Following the news from her family that Rita de Cascia had passed away due to pulmonary fibrosis, thousands in the general public and the entertainment industry paid their respects. Her death was unexpected.
Rita sent her followers a Happy New Year message in her latest social media post before the new year. She speaks with a shaky voice in the pictures due to the illness she was going through.
As of now, no one has made funeral plans or provided any information about her last rites. As soon as we have any, we’ll let you know.
Homage to pours Rita de Cássiar
Singer Jonas Estacado commented, “Artists and enthusiasts saw Rita’s works as true poems.” “Rest in peace, dear poet; your words and voice will never be forgotten.
@tardellilima tweeted: “Our last show with Queen Rita de Cascia! One of the greatest composers in Brazil!”
Nina wrote“Rita de Casilla is simply one of the biggest names in forró Go in peace, Rita.”
Margaret Menezes: “The Brazilian forro is in mourning. Rita de Casilla is one of the genre’s greatest composers, with more than 500 songs written during her career.
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