Supporters, friends and family were surprised, Sunday July 12, by the announcement of the death of Mauri Lima, following a road accident. The singer, who formed a duo with Maurício and was the brother of Chitãozinho and Xororó, received many tributes, including one from Eduardo Costa.
Through Instagram, the artist recalled a tribute he paid to the musician on his DVD and revealed the projects he had alongside him: “On the Eduardo Costa da Fazenda II DVD I recorded the song ‘Paixão ou Loucura’ and I never imagined that it would become such a special tribute”, he began.
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He continued: “Today I received the sad news of Mauri’s passing and I admit that life sometimes surprises us in ways we cannot understand,” he said.
Recording Plans
Also in the publication, Eduardo Costa recalled that he was planning a recording with Mauri Lima: “Just yesterday I mentioned to friends how interesting it would be to record music with him in the future. There is silence inside. And at the same time there is a beautiful memory of the work, the voice and the history that he left here on earth”, he recalled, before finishing:
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“To the family, for whom I have always had deep admiration and respect, I leave my most sincere feelings. May God comfort everyone’s heart and transform this pain into strength. May this song arrive today like a hug. And may Mauri rest in peace”, he concluded.
Images of the accident
The world of music was taken by surprise on Sunday (12/7) with the death of Mauri Lima, 55, following a road accident. The artist, who formed a duo with Maurício, was the brother of the duo Chitãozinho and Xororó.
Images taken shortly after the collision which cost the artist his life, broadcast by journalist Lisa Gomes, show the seriousness of the situation. The musician was sitting in the front seat of the van which collided with a trailer after the driver suddenly fell ill.
The brothers speak out
Chitãozinho and Xororó used social networks on Sunday July 12 to talk about the death of their brother, also singer Mauri Lima, aged 55. The singers released a statement saying that an investigation is underway into the circumstances of the accident and that the other brother, Maurício, is fine.
“It is with deep sadness and immense regret that we announce the death of Mauri Lima, brother of Chitãozinho and Xororó, in a tragic accident that occurred on the afternoon of this Sunday, December 7,” they began.
And they added: “The fact is very recent and the information is still being investigated and consolidated, but we inform you that Maurício is doing well physically and is being assisted. The family thanks everyone for their affection and understanding in reserving themselves in this moment of deep pain”, they asked.
The accident
The singer Mauri Lima, of the duo with Maurício and brother of Chitãozinho and Xororó, died this Sunday (7/12) in a road accident on the Rodovia Régis Bittencourt (BR-116), in Miracatu (SP). He was 55 years old.
Mauri had performed in Curitiba on Saturday (6/12) and was returning home when the accident happened, around 2 p.m. A member of the team, who has not yet been identified, also died.
Who was Mauri
Born in 1970, in Mauá (SP), in the metropolitan region of the capital, Mauri lived in Indaiatuba (SP). He was married to SBT presenter Andrea Fabyanna and the uncle of Sandy and Junior.
The duo Mauri and Maurício was formed 35 years ago. Before that, as teenagers, they worked backstage at Chitãozinho and Xororó shows. Between 1980 and 1990, Maurício was the brothers’ double bassist and backing vocalist, while Mauri worked on production.
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