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Erlan Bastos, 32, Laid to Rest in Teresina After Family Confirms Peritoneal Tuberculosis

Initial cancer suspicion gave way to a rare TB diagnosis, with colleagues and relatives paying tribute.

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Overview

  • The journalist died on Saturday, January 17, at Hospital Natan Portella in Teresina, according to his family and employer.
  • Relatives said doctors confirmed tuberculous peritonitis as the cause after early tests had raised the possibility of an intestinal nodule or cancer.
  • His body was velated at Pax União in Teresina and buried on Sunday, January 18, at Cemitério São Judas Tadeu, with a brief ceremony attended by family and friends.
  • Bastos had fallen ill during a December 2025 live broadcast in Amapá with severe chest and abdominal pain, was admitted in Macapá, and was later transferred to Teresina for further testing.
  • Tributes highlighted his work hosting Bora Amapá on NC TV Amapá, his founding of the Em Off portal, past roles at Record and TV Meio Norte, and messages of grief from his husband, Neto Maciel.