Jô Soares, a well-known comedian, and singer died on August 5 at the age of 84. Flavia Pedra, his ex-wife, broke the news on social media, writing:
“You are proud of everyone who has shared your life in some manner.” I thank the Lords of Time and Space for allowing our paths to cross. Thank you for the asthmatic laughter, our houses in my way, the visits to the chicest and most corny locations, the number of movies you felt it was fortunate I didn’t recall seeing again, and the obscene quantity of ice cream we had watching.”
The specifics of Jô’s funeral are yet to be published. Jô Soares has pneumonia and had been undergoing treatment at Sao Paulo’s Sirio Libanes hospital since July 28, 2022. However, the precise cause of death has not been disclosed. Family members have not revealed how long Soares had the ailment or if he had any other health issues in the past.
Jô Soares’ life and career in short
Soares, who was born on January 16, 1938, was a well-known comedian, talk show presenter, author, and musician. He spoke five languages fluently: Portuguese, English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Jô originally planned to become a diplomat, following in the footsteps of his great-grandfather, but instead returned to Brazil to study acting. He completed his education in a Swiss boarding school in the 1950s. Soares first appeared in musical films in 1954, and his television career began in 1958. He worked on films such as O Homem do Sputnik and Vai Que e Mole. In 1967, he was cast in the popular television series A Familia Trapo, followed by three more comedy programs – Face Humor, Nao Faca Guerra, Satiricom, and Planeta dos Homens.
Jô produced, directed, and starred in the 1976 film O Pai do Povo. In 1970, he joined Globo TV and portrayed numerous roles in Viva o Gordo. He then joined SBT, where he produced another program, Veja o Gordo, in addition to anchoring the conversation show Jo Onze e Meia. Soares returned to Globo TV to develop Programa do Jo. He also penned a number of novels, including O Xango de Baker Street, O Homem Que Matou Getulio Vargas, and Assassinato na Academia Brasileira de Letras.
Twitter users pay tribute
Jô Soares’s many appearances in cinema and television have made him a household figure in the entertainment business in recent years. When word of his death spread, Twitter was inundated with tributes:
rip jo soares da goat no cap
— raulindo🌹 (@rau_mid) August 5, 2022
Jo Soares died last night. He was one of the smartest wittiest comedians in the world.
“They say your life flashes upon your eyes when you die, make it worth watching again”
RIP Jo 🥺💔#JoSoares pic.twitter.com/U4miRlFSQf— Cris (@CrisFerreira73) August 5, 2022
