Note from the Ministry of Culture cites the author’s impact on different generations; artist died at age 91 in São Paulo
The federal government released this Saturday (21) a note of regret by the death of actor, author and director Juca de Oliveira, aged 91, highlighting the relevance of his trajectory to Brazilian culture. After hospitalization to treat a pneumonia associated with heart problems.
In a note, the Ministry of Culture stated that Juca de Oliveira had central role in the country’s performing artswith outstanding performance not theater, on television e no cinema. The folder also highlighted the artist’s contribution as author e defender of Brazilian culture over decades.
The government statement also mentions the impact of your work ea importance of his artistic production to different generationsin addition to offering solidarity to family, friends and admirers.
Read the note:
Ministry of Culture deeply regrets the death of actor and playwright Juca de Oliveira, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday (21), in São Paulo, at the age of 91.
Juca, as he was widely known by the public and in the artistic world, was born on March 16, 1935, in São Roque, in the interior of São Paulo, and built a career spanning more than six decades dedicated to Brazilian performing arts. He began his career in theater in the 1950s and became one of the most relevant names in national dramaturgy, with notable performances in important companies, such as the Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia and Teatro de Arena, fundamental spaces for the aesthetic and political renewal of theater in the country.
Throughout his career, he participated in more than 60 plays, in addition to acting in more than 30 soap operas and miniseries and in several films. He also stood out as an author, contributing to the Brazilian theater scene with texts and interpretations that marked generations. Among his most emblematic roles is that of the geneticist Doctor Albieri, in the soap opera “O Clone”, which highlighted his versatility and power as an interpreter.
Juca de Oliveira leaves an invaluable legacy for Brazilian culture, marked by his commitment to art, critical reflection and the appreciation of national theater.
In this moment of pain, the Ministry of Culture sympathizes with family, friends, professional colleagues and admirers, recognizing Juca de Oliveira’s fundamental contribution to the strengthening of arts and culture in Brazil.
Trajectory
Juca de Oliveira had been hospitalized since the 13th at the Hospital Sírio-Libanês, in the capital of São Paulo. According to information released by the family, the health situation was delicate in recent days.
With a career that began in theater, the actor established himself as one of the best known in national dramaturgy. Over the decades, he participated in more than 30 soap operas e dozens of piecesin addition to also acting as playwright e director.
On television, he became known for characters such as scientist Albieriin O Clone, and for participation in productions such as Saramandaia e Avenida Brasil.
