Journalist Lêda Rivas dies at age 80 after massive heart attack

Jornalista Lêda Rivas morre aos 80 anos

Journalist Lêda Rivas died at the age of 80 after suffering a massive heart attack this Friday (13), no. The information was confirmed by family members.

The wake is scheduled for this Saturday (14), starting at 8 am, at the Parque das Flores Cemetery. The burial is scheduled to take place at 11am.

According to family members, Lêda received medical care two days earlier after feeling unwell. However, she fell ill again when she was at her niece, Dione Rivas’ house. The was called and confirmed that the cause of death was a massive heart attack.

Lêda Rivas had a distinguished career in Pernambuco journalism. For more than 20 years she worked at Diario de Pernambuco, where she was editor of the Viver section and also head of the newspaper’s Research Department.

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Throughout his career, he participated in the coverage of cultural topics and interviewed artists and personalities, closely following the cultural scene in Pernambuco and the country.

Family members report that the journalist had a great passion for her profession and often recalled stories from the newsroom. Even after years of career, he continued to follow the news and debate political and social events.

Single and without children, Lêda had a strong connection with her nephews, who describe her as a constant presence in the family. According to Dione Rivas, the journalist’s niece, she was remembered for her affection and dedication to her family.

According to relatives, Lêda carefully kept reports and records of interviews carried out throughout her career, memories that demonstrated the pride she had in her profession.

With information Diário de Permambuco