Astrud Gilberto, 83, Dies.

The vocalist of "The Girl From Ipanema," Astrud Gilberto, passed dead.

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The 83-year-old Brazilian bossa nova musician passed suddenly on June 5.

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When Paul Ricci, a guitarist in New York who had collaborated with Astrud,

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learned of her loss from her son Marcelo, he shared the tragic news with his Facebook followers.

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"She was a vital component of EVERY aspect of Brazilian music performed worldwide,

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and her spirit altered many people's lives. From "the chief," as she referred to me, RIP. Thank you AG.

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Sofia Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto's granddaughter, sent an homage to her late grandmother on Instagram,

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