Netinho Dies at 60 in Salvador

Overview

• Netinho died Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in a Salvador hospital, and his assessoria confirmed the cause as complications from a recurring non‑Hodgkin B‑cell lymphoma.
• The singer had been hospitalized at Hospital Aliança Star after a 2026 relapse that followed a 2025 lymphoma diagnosis and earlier serious health crises dating to 2013.
• By his express wish, the family will hold a private wake and cremation restricted to close relatives and friends, with officials asking for privacy.
• The announcement prompted immediate tributes from fans and fellow artists while renewing public attention to both his musical legacy and his later political stances.
• Netinho rose from Banda Beijo to national fame with Carnival hits such as “Milla,” and his death closes a career that helped popularize axé while also generating controversy over the public use of his songs in politics.