Famosos lamentam a morte de Benedito Ruy Barbosa

The death of Benedito Ruy Barbosa, one of the greatest authors in Brazilian teledramaturgy history, sparked a wave of tributes on social media on Tuesday, July 7. Artists, actors, and personalities used social media to honor the writer, who was responsible for classics such as "O Rei do Gado," "Pantanal," "Terra Nostra," "Cabocla," and "Velho Chico." Benedito died at age 95 due to complications from chronic renal failure, as reported by HCor in São Paulo. Actor Tony Ramos paid tribute live on Globonews, saying he was expecting the news and that Benedito "is resting with merit" because he always cared about a better country. Actress Vanessa Giacomo, who starred in "Cabocla," expressed gratitude for the chance of her first job. Regiane Alves thanked Benedito for portraying Brazil like no one else. Zezé Motta said she was saying goodbye to a friend and one of the greatest geniuses of Brazilian dramaturgy. Eriberto Leão, who acted in several of the author's productions, called Benedito "the deep Brazil, the real Brazil in its most sacred essence."