The 80-year-old journalist, known for his career at TV Globo, was admitted to intensive care after a fall and underwent surgery to remove a hematoma.
The journalist Mauricio Kubruslyaged 80, is admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Itabuna Hospital, located in the south of Bahia, after suffering a fall, according to information published this Monday (15) by the hospital’s press office and published by the G1 Bahia portal. The veteran journalist’s situation has caused great concern among his friends, professional colleagues and admirers of his career which spans more than four decades.
According to the hospital, Kubrusly was admitted to intensive care on Sunday (14) and later underwent a medical procedure to remove a hematoma. The institution, however, chose not to provide further details on the journalist’s state of health or his clinical evolution over the last 24 hours. The hospital stressed that the case was being closely monitored by the medical team and that the patient’s condition would be constantly reassessed.
Maurício Kubrusly is an emblematic figure of Brazilian journalism, with a well-established career at TV Globo since the 1980s. He particularly stood out with the painting “Me Leva, Brasil”, exhibited on Fantasticwhere he traveled to different regions of Brazil, interviewing people and bringing new and exciting stories to the public. This situation, which remained in the minds of viewers, made Kubrusly one of the most appreciated and respected journalists in the country. His unique communication style and his empathy with his interlocutors have made him a reference in journalism and travel reporting.
After more than 40 years dedicated to journalism, Maurício decided to retire in 2018, after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a disease that affected his memory and cognitive functions. He has since moved away from the screen and started living in southern Bahia, where he lives with his wife, Beatriz Goulart, in a coastal community. Moving to Bahia was also a way to get away from the frenetic pace of professional life and focus on a calmer routine and spending time with family.
In 2024, the trajectory of Maurício Kubrusly is revisited in the documentary Kubrusly: the mystery is always there to paintavailable on Globoplay. The film was widely acclaimed by critics and won, in 2025, the APCA (São Paulo Association of Art Critics) award as best documentary of the year, being one of the most notable productions on contemporary Brazilian journalism. The documentary looks back at his career and the unique way Kubrusly approached the people and stories he told.
Now, with his hospitalization, friends and fans are eagerly awaiting more information on Kubrusly’s clinical condition, who remains under observation by intensive care doctors. The solidarity of his professional colleagues and admirers of his career has been constant, and many are sending messages of support and strength to the journalist and his family at this delicate time.
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