The actor Ruy de Carvalho turned 99 last Sunday, March 1st, celebrating almost a century of life marked by a long career in theater and television, while he continues to recover from a mild stroke suffered at the end of last year. The date was marked with public messages from the family and well-known figures, revealing details of his current routine and the health situation he is going through.
According to the website of the SIC program, Fama Show, Catarina Furtado shared a tribute to the actor on social media, recalling a recent conversation she had with him and highlighting the intellectual energy he continues to demonstrate. The presenter highlighted the daily discipline and the assumed desire to remain active, both on and off the stage, at a time when she is approaching her centenary.
Early morning study and permanent focus
According to the same source, one of the traits that most impressed Catarina Furtado was the rigorous organization of the actor’s daily life. “He wakes up every day at dawn and studies texts for a few hours. Discipline and mental gymnastics,” he wrote, describing a habit he maintains consistently.
The publication adds that Ruy de Carvalho retains “an extraordinary memory and a huge desire to continue here”, reinforcing the idea that artistic longevity is associated with a continuous exercise of concentration and preparation. For the actor, daily study remains an integral part of his professional identity.
A breakfast that goes beyond the norm
Among the details shared, breakfast also stood out. “Eat an original breakfast that combines toast, condensed milk and the like”, revealed Catarina Furtado, according to the same source, exposing an eating habit that surprised many followers.
Furthermore, the presenter said that the actor maintains frequent contact with his family and closely follows what is happening in the country and the world. This attention to current affairs is part of your routine, functioning as an intellectual stimulus in a moment of physical recovery.
Health and the possibility of change
Catarina Furtado also addressed the impact of the stroke suffered in December. “His health played a trick on him”, he wrote, recognizing that the episode could imply changes in the actor’s way of life. According to the same source, there is a possibility that Ruy de Carvalho will no longer live alone, despite this being his preference. The presenter also recalled the absence of his wife, Ruth de Carvalho, highlighting the longing that continues to be present in the actor’s daily life.
As part of TVI’s anniversary celebrations, held at Casino Estoril, the actor left a video message addressed to the public. According to the Notícias ao Minuto portal, despite not having attended in person, he made a point of marking the moment. “I’m alive, dear friends. I want to congratulate TVI on another anniversary”, he said, quoted by the website, in an intervention that was received with emotion by the audience and professional colleagues.
“May we celebrate again”
In the same message, Ruy de Carvalho recalled the dimension of his artistic career. “I have been an actor for 90 years and many of the characters I brought to life were in this house”, he declared, evoking his prolonged connection with the television channel.
The actor also added: “May we celebrate the health of television, theater and now mine again in a year”, expressing the desire for continuity in a symbolic moment in his life.
Family marks the date and leaves an appeal
The 99th birthday celebration was also marked by a family post on social media. According to , an old photograph was shared showing the actor’s wife, accompanied by an evocative message.
“99 years… It’s true. Our father, grandfather and great-grandfather celebrates another birthday today, already heading towards his centenary”, he said. In the same message, the family also revealed a wish attributed to the actor: “War is not justified. Hatred leads nowhere. We are all equal”, leaving an appeal for reflection on an anniversary that unites memory, resistance and continuity.
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