Garrincha
19331983
Brazilian association football player regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and one of the greatest dribblers ever
Browse memorials of notable people from Rio de Janeiro
19331983
Brazilian association football player regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and one of the greatest dribblers ever
19072012
Brazilian architect known for designing civic buildings for Brasília and his influential exploration of reinforced concrete aesthetics
19932026
American singer, record producer, comedian, and filmmaker known for his distinctive blend of alternative pop, hip hop, and comedic persona, with hits like "Life Goes On" and "Miss You"
19312019
Brazilian musician and recording artist who pioneered the bossa nova musical genre and won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year
18391908
Pioneer Brazilian novelist, poet, playwright, and co-founder of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, revered as the greatest writer of Brazilian literature
19312024
Brazilian professional football player, coordinator, and manager known for his distinguished career on and off the field
19162016
Brazilian lawyer, businessman, and athlete who served as FIFA president from 1974 to 1998, overseeing significant global expansion of football, and a long-serving member of the International Olympic Committee
18871959
Brazilian composer, conductor, and multi-instrumentalist known for integrating Brazilian folk music with classical forms, creating over 2,000 works that made him a globally recognized South American composer
19442016
Brazilian association football player and manager who captained the 1970 World Cup-winning team and scored one of the tournament's greatest goals
19282001
Brazilian footballer and coach who played in three FIFA World Cups, winning two