NC TV Amapá Confirms Death of Journalist Erlan Bastos at 32

Overview

• He died on Saturday in Teresina while hospitalized at Hospital Natan Portella, according to multiple reports.
• Some outlets reported that relatives had previously mentioned intestinal cancer, leaving public accounts of the illness in dispute.
• About a month earlier he fell ill during a live broadcast, reporting severe chest and abdominal pain, weakness and cold sweats.
• NC TV Amapá issued an official note mourning his death and highlighting his investigative work on the program Bora Amapá.
• Known for entertainment and investigative reporting with stints at Record, TV Meio Norte and TV Cidade, he is survived by his mother, siblings and husband.