Mourning: Roberto Carlos' son dies at age 52

Dudu Braga was a music producer and was 52 years old. As a result of peritoneal cancer, the artist passed away this Wednesday (09/08/2021).

Dudu Braga dies of cancer

Roberto Carlos Braga II, better known as Dudu Braga, followed in his father's footsteps, was a music producer, and at the age of 52 still had many plans, but unfortunately he passed away as a result of cancer. The artist was admitted to Albert Einstein Hospital, and his death was confirmed this Wednesday (September 8, 2021).

Dudu had been fighting cancer developing in the peritoneum, which is a membrane that surrounds the wall of the abdomen, and despite the doctors' efforts it was not possible to reverse the patient's condition.

In addition to Dudu, Roberto Carlos had three more children, and the oldest among them, Ana Paula Rossi Braga, died in 2011 at 47 years of age. Roberto Carlos and Dudu had an excellent father-son relationship, the father stated in interviews that he saw his son as an ''idol'', despite being much more famous than his son.

Hospital report

According to the Albert Einstein hospital report, Dudu Braga passed away at 2:21 pm this Wednesday as a result of cancer, which subjected the patient to several hospitalizations, surgeries and chemotherapy sessions, but despite efforts, it was not possible reverse the development of the disease. Dudu's cancer had developed in his peritoneum, and this type of cancer usually only appears in severe cases of the disease.

The life and career of Dudu Braga

Dudu had a degree in advertising, worked as a radio host, music producer and journalist. One of his best-known paintings was presented on the radio, and was called ''The Songs You Made for Me''. It was a success in Brazil and Portugal, the program covered the stories behind the music of his father, Roberto Carlos.

Dudu Braga had glaucoma since birth, which led to his irreversible blindness. Still in his childhood, he underwent 7 surgeries, and at 23 he lost his vision completely after the detachment of his retina.

Roberto Carlos' son also played drums in a band called ''RC na Veia'', and in all his work he had his father as a great inspiration.

Dudu was married to Valeska Braga, and had a 5-year-old daughter named Laura, the name was given in honor of his father's mother (Roberto Carlos). Although many don't know, Dudu had already faced cancer twice, and the third time led to his death.

Repercussion

The death of a figure so loved by Brazil generated a huge repercussion, Dudu fought bravely against cancer, and will be missed, after all, he had a unique talent and a charisma that always made him stand out.

After the repercussion of the news, many famous people published tributes to Dudu, among them the following stood out: Milton Neves, Maurício Manieri and presenter Datena.