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Brazilian axé singer Netinho dies at 60
Brazilian singer Netinho died in Salvador at 60 on Tuesday, October 13.
He became widely known as a singer of axé, a Brazilian music style, and his 1996 hit “Mila” was one of his biggest successes.
He had been treated for non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a type of cancer, first diagnosed in 2025.
The disease returned in May 2026 and became more aggressive, according to his team.
The illness led to kidney failure and multiple organ dysfunction, and he had been in hospital for about 13 days.
His death ends a career that brought axé music wider attention, including performances in Italy and Chile.
His wake and cremation will be private, as he requested; no date has been announced.
Brazilian axé singer Netinho died in Salvador on Tuesday, October 13, at age 60.
He had non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which led to kidney failure and multiple organ dysfunction, according to reports citing a statement from his team.
He had been receiving treatment in hospital in Salvador.
Netinho rose to national prominence as the vocalist of Banda Beijo and became known for the hits “Beijo na Boca” and “Milla.”
His wake and cremation are to be held privately for family and close friends, according to his team.
- Who
- Netinho, a Brazilian axé singer.
- What
- He died at age 60. Reports said non-Hodgkin lymphoma led to kidney failure and multiple organ dysfunction.
- When
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
- Where
- Salvador, Brazil.
- Why
- He had non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which led to kidney failure and multiple organ dysfunction.
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Netinho announced that he had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after being hospitalized with severe leg pain.
Reports said the lymphoma returned in a more aggressive form.
Netinho said he would step away from social media to focus on treatment.
Netinho was admitted to Hospital Aliança Star in Salvador, according to GZH.
Netinho died at age 60 in Salvador.
- Age at death
- 60
- City of death
- Salvador
- Cause reported
- Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leading to kidney failure and multiple organ dysfunction
- Breakthrough with Banda Beijo
- 1988
- Solo career began
- 1993
- Milla
- Hit released in 1996
What people are saying
Artista extraordinário, talentoso, sensível e inovador, Netinho construiu uma trajetória marcada pela alegria, pela música e por um carisma inconfundível
Sua voz, sua energia e sua forma tão particular de se conectar com o público deixam um legado que permanecerá para sempre na memória e no coração de seus fãs, amigos e de todos que tiveram o privilégio de acompanhá-lo.
Partirei feliz, realizado, pois a vida me deu muito mais do que eu sonhei. Levarei comigo o sorriso de cada fã que foi feliz com a minha arte
Sources
Netinho lutava contra Linfoma não Hodgkin; entenda diagnóstico
Morre Netinho, cantor que foi ícone da axé music e voz de 'Milla', aos 60 anos
Morre Netinho, do hit "Mila", aos 60 anos
Morre Netinho, cantor do hit 'Mila', aos 60 anos
Netinho, um dos principais cantores do axé music, morre aos 60 anos
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