Vinicius de Moraes Death
Vinicius passed away on July 9, 1980 at the age of 66 in Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
When did Vinicius de Moraes die?
July 9, 1980How old was Vinicius de Moraes when died?
66Where did Vinicius de Moraes die? What was the location of death?
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Vinicius de Moraes Birthday and Date of Death
Vinicius de Moraes was born on October 19, 1913 and died on July 9, 1980. Vinicius was 66 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 19, 1913
Date of Death: July 9, 1980
Age at Death: 66
Vinicius de Moraes - Biography
Marcus Vinicius da Cruz e Mello Moraes (October 19, 1913 – July 9, 1980), also known as Vinícius de Moraes and nicknamed O Poetinha ("The little poet"), was a Brazilian poet, lyricist, essayist and playwright who wrote the lyrics for many now-classic Brazilian songs and became a seminal figure in modern Brazilian music. He also wrote a number of plays, served as a national diplomat, composed his own bossa nova music and, as an interpreter of his own lyrics, recorded several significant albums. He was born in Rio de Janeiro as the son of Lydia Cruz de Moraes and Clodoaldo Pereira da Silva Moraes.