Following the death of author Benedito Ruy Barbosa at age 95, internet users questioned whether he was related to actress Marina Ruy Barbosa due to their shared surname. However, the actress has repeatedly stated they are not family. She explained that she is a great-great-granddaughter of Rui Barbosa, while Benedito's father admired Rui Barbosa and named his son Ruy in his honor, with the family surname being Barbosa. Benedito Ruy Barbosa died from complications of chronic renal failure.
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