Singer Jorge Aragão is hospitalized in Rio de Janeiro

Singer-songwriter Jorge Aragão, 72, was hospitalized this Wednesday (8) at Hospital Copa Dor, in Copacabana, in the South Zone of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro .

According to the note released, the singer has a gallbladder problem that has been bothering him since 2020, but, at the time, he did not undergo surgery, due to the pandemic. Covid-19 . According to the press office, the artist is doing well and will be operated on this Thursday (9).

“Aragon is also grateful for the affection and concern of its public and, together with its team, is committed to keeping everyone informed about its state,” reads the statement.

Born on March 1, in the suburb of Padre Miguel, in Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Aragão da Cruz is a singer, samba singer and composer of numerous hits, such as “Coisa de Pele”, “Papel de pão” and “Eu e você semper ”.

With around 30 years dedicated to the MPB musical genre, Aragão is still active and almost all the great samba performers (Beth Carvalho, Alcione, Zeca Pagodinho, Martinho da Vila) have their songs in their repertoire.

*under supervision of Helena Vieira

Source: CNN Brasil

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