Brazilian actor Selton Mello has lamented the death of his father, Dalton Mello, at the age of 84. In a social media post shared with his brother, actor Danton Mello, Selton paid an emotional tribute, writing that his father had "found my mother" and describing him as his "best friend." Selton recalled their farewell in the hospital, saying it was "beautiful and light." He revealed that his father died from the consequences of smoking, having smoked for about 70 years since the age of 14. The actors' mother, Selva Mello, died less than two years ago after battling Alzheimer's disease.
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