“Tieta”: find out which actors from the original cast have died

The soap opera “Tieta” a great success on TV Globo, will be the next attraction of “Worth Seeing Again” with display from December 2 . Originally broadcast between 1989 and 1990, the plot, based on the work of Jorge Amado features a strong cast that won over the audience.

However, over the years, some of the actors in the plot have died.

Find out which actors from “Tieta” have died

Yoná Magalhães – Tonha

Yoná Magalhães, actress who played the character Tonha in “Tieta”, passed away in 2015, aged 80, after post-surgical complications due to heart failure. She left behind a son and was one of the biggest stars on Brazilian TV, with a career spanning more than 60 years.

Among the actress’s most notable works are the films “Deus e o Diabo na Terra do Sol” (1964) and soap operas such as “Saramandaia” (1966), “Roque Santeiro” (1985) and “Sangue Bom” (2013).

Marcos Paulo – Arturzinho

Marcos Paulo, who gave life to the character Arturzinho, died in 2012, aged 61, victim of a pulmonary embolism. He left behind four children and was one of the best-known heartthrobs on Brazilian TV, acting in hits such as “Dancin’ Days” (1978) and “Roque Santeiro” (1985).

In addition to being an actor, Marcos Paulo also stood out as a director and filmmaker, with his film debut in “Assalto ao Banco Central” (2011).

Sebastião Vasconcelos – Zé Esteves

Sebastião Vasconcelos, Zé Esteves from the soap opera, passed away in 2013, aged 86, after complications from pneumonia. The actor, who left behind two children, was well known for his appearances in soap operas such as “Mulheres de Areia” (1993) and “Tieta” (1989).

Francoise Forton – Helena

Françoise Forton, who played Helena in “Tieta”, died in 2022, aged 64, a victim of cancer. She leaves behind a son and had a brilliant career with appearances in soap operas such as “Estúpido Cupido” (1976), “Bebê a Bordo” (1988) and “O Clone” (2001), as well as several films such as “Marcelo Zona Sul” ( 1970).

Armando Bógus – Modesto

Armando Bógus, the Modesto of “Tieta”, passed away in 1993, aged 63, after battling leukemia. In addition to his soap operas, such as “Gabriela” (1975) and “Roque Santeiro” (1985), he was notable for his work in “Pedra Sobre Pedra” (1992), where he acted while treating his illness.

Claudia Magno – Silvana

Cláudia Magno, Silvana from “Tieta”, died in 1994, aged 35, due to complications caused by AIDS. She began her career in cinema with the film “Menino do Rio” (1982) and, on TV, she appeared in soap operas such as “Final Feliz” (1982) and “Fera Radical” (1988).

Miriam Pires – Dona Milu

Miriam Pires, who played Dona Milu, passed away in 2004, aged 77, following complications from a toxoplasmosis infection. She left behind a daughter and had an extensive career in theater, cinema and TV, notably “Tieta” (1989) and “Senhora do Destino” (2004).

Cláudio Corrêa e Castro – Father Mariano

Cláudio Corrêa e Castro, who played Father Mariano, passed away in 2005, aged 77, following complications from heart surgery. The actor, who had three children, was a veteran of Brazilian soap operas, with notable roles in “Força de um Desire” (1999) and “Chocolate com Pimenta” (2003).

Paulo José – Gladstone

Paulo José, Gladstone from “Tieta”, died in 2021, aged 84, after pneumonia worsened by Parkinson’s disease. He left behind a wife and four children and participated in several soap operas, such as “Roda de Fogo” (1986) and “Caminho das Indias” (2009), in addition to being a big name in theater and cinema.

Elias Gleizer – Firmino

Elias Gleizer, Firmino from “Tieta”, passed away in 2015, aged 80, after complications from a fall that resulted in pneumonia. The actor, who did not have children, had an extensive career on TV, with appearances in “Fera Radical” (1988), “Chiquinha Gonzaga” (1999) and “Flor do Caribe” (2013).

Maria Helena Dias – Zuleica

Maria Helena Dias, who played Zuleica, passed away in 2023, aged 91, from a heart attack and pneumonia. She was a veteran TV actress, with roles in soap operas such as “Escalada” (1975), “Pai Herói” (1979) and “Tieta” (1989), being a name highly respected by previous generations.

Roberto Frota – Leôncio

Roberto Frota, Leôncio from “Tieta”, passed away in 2024, at the age of 85, after complications from lung cancer. He left three children and was a prominent actor, with appearances in “Vale Tudo” (1988), “Pedra sobre Pedra” (1992) and “Tieta” (1989).

Rogéria – Ninete

Rogéria, who played Ninete, passed away in 2017, aged 74, due to complications from septic shock. She was a pioneer in theater and TV, acting in several soap operas, such as “Paraíso Tropical” (2007) and “Tieta” (1989), and established herself as one of the great figures of the LGBT movement in Brazil.

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Source: CNN Brasil