Molejo Founding Member Willian Araújo Dies With Cause Not Disclosed

Overview

• Grupo Molejo confirmed Friday, April 10, that founding member Willian Araújo had died.
• His wake and burial took place Saturday at Cemitério do Pechincha in Jacarepaguá, with services held in Chapel C.
• An original member from the band’s 1988 debut through 1999, he helped record 1990s hits like Brincadeira de Criança and Não Quero Saber de Tititi.
• Figures from Brazil’s pagode scene shared tributes, including Péricles and Compadre Washington, as did his son, Fabiano Souza.
• Outlets reported conflicting ages, with some stating 60 and others 59, and no official cause of death has been released.