Journalist Glória Maria dies in Rio de Janeiro

The journalist Glória Maria died this morning (2). The information was confirmed by TV Globo, the broadcaster where she had been working since 1971. According to Globo’s note, Glória was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019 and was successfully treated for a period. However, last year the tumor metastasized to the brain and, after surgery, the treatments were no longer effective. She was hospitalized at the Copa Star Hospital, in the South Zone of Rio. According to the broadcaster, Glória was the first reporter to appear live and in color on Jornal Nacional. A reference in Brazilian journalism, she traveled the world reporting for programs such as Fantástico and Globo Repórter. With his relaxed and engaging style, he showed Brazil cultures and exotic places from Africa, Asia and the Middle East, in addition to venturing on the world’s largest bungee-jump, in Macau, and going down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon, in the United States. United. She also interviewed celebrities such as Michael Jackson, Madonna, Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman and Leonardo Di Caprio, in addition to covering the Falklands War (1982), the Atlanta Olympic Games (1996) and the World Cup in France (1998). Glória Maria is survived by two daughters, Maria (15) and Laura (14), whom she adopted in 2009. Notes of regret A black woman, a pioneer in Brazilian telejournalism, Glória Maria’s death was mourned by authorities. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva highlighted his professional career. “It is with great sadness that I receive the news of the death of Glória Maria, one of the greatest journalists in the history of our television. Glória was a reporter at important moments in Brazil and the world, she interviewed big names and left her mark in the memory of Brazilian men and women”. The Minister of Human Rights and Citizenship, Silvio Almeida, recalled the reference that Glória was for the black population. “It is with great sadness that Brazil receives the news of the death of journalist Glória Maria. Glória was one of the greatest in her profession, but beyond that, she was a reference, especially for the black population of this country. May our ancestors receive you in celebration, Glória”. The Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco, also highlighted the importance of the journalist for black women. “We have just received the news that Glória Maria has passed away. My condolences to the family. Anyone who is a black woman knows the importance of having seen her on television. Glória is considered the first black television reporter and will always be remembered as a synonym of competence”.

Agência Brasil