Overview
- The 73-year-old Brazilian soul and MPB singer suffered a sudden health episode at home in Rio on Saturday and underwent examinations at Clínica São Bernardo in Barra.
- He was released from the hospital on Monday, according to his daughter, Halina, and his press office.
- The press office says he is recovering well and is expected to perform this week in Bauru, Ribeirão Preto and Campinas, in the interior of São Paulo.
- The health incident kept him from attending the Festival do Rio premiere of the documentary As Dores do Mundo — Hyldon.
- The film remains in the festival lineup with screenings on Oct. 7 at 20:30 (CineCarioca José Wilker), Oct. 10 at 13:45 (Cinesystem Belas Artes) and Oct. 12 at 18:15 (Cine Santa Teresa), and a social-media post thanked attendees.