Brazilian samba star JAMELAO has died. He was 95.
The singer, born Jose Bispo Clementino Dos Santos, passed away at a hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday (14Jun08), just three days after he was admitted.
The cause of death has yet to be confirmed, although internet reports suggest he died of multiple organ failure.
Jamelao began his singing career in the late 1940s, influenced by fellow Brazilian artist Cyro Monteiro. He quickly established himself on the Brazilian carnival circuit.
He became the official singer at renowned samba school Mangeuira's carnival parades in the 1950s and went on to travel Europe as a solo star.
Jamelao enjoyed a career spanning more than five decades and is best known for hits such as Leviana, Fechei a Porta and Folha Morta.
His funeral was set to take place on Sunday (15Jun08).
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