Death of Mauri Lima, brother of Chitãozinho and Xororó, and tragedy of BR-116

Summary
Mauri Lima, brother of Chitãozinho and Xororó and duo of Maurício, died in a road accident on the BR-116 at the age of 55; The singer, with a long career in country music, leaves behind a wife, two children and a career marked by success.

The world of country music was surprised by the news of the death of Mauri Lima, the duo of Maurício and brother of stars Chitãozinho and Xororó. The 55-year-old singer was the victim of a serious road accident on the Régis Bittencourt highway (BR-116), near Miracatu, in the interior of São Paulo, this Sunday 7.

Through social networks, Mauri showed his preparation for what ended up being his last show, Saturday night, the 6th, in Curitiba, Paraná. On the program in recent days, the duo also went to Programa do Ratinho, on SBT, to promote the re-recording of “Paixão ou Loucura”, the brothers’ hit in the 1990s.

With songs reaching over a million listeners, Maurício and Mauri have spent many years on the road together. They began their career working in production and backing vocals for the brothers’ most famous shows, before officially launching as a duo in 1990, influenced by the musical director of the defunct Continental label.

On social networks, the duo’s profile has more than 80,000 subscribers. Maurício is doing well physically and is receiving assistance, according to a press release issued by the councilors of Chitãozinho and Xororó.

In addition to his life on stage, Mauri was married to Andrea Fabyanna, presenter of the show ‘Tô em Casa’, on SBT. In one of his last messages, the compatriot born in Mauá, Greater São Paulo, congratulated his beloved on her birthday.

The singer leaves two children. The eldest, Maury Lima, 29, pursued a career in music like his father and was also in the vehicle. On social networks, he shared a message in honor of Mauri.

“Dad, thank you for teaching me everything I know. Your story is beautiful and I promise to take care of your legacy. Up there you will take care of me and be proud of me. I love you always and forever,” he wrote.