Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician renowned for ‘Mas Que Nada,’ has died at age 83 after battling long COVID. Mendes played a crucial role in popularizing bossa nova globally. His family confirmed his death and noted that he last performed to sold-out audiences in Europe in November 2023. The death Thursday of the Brazilian pianist, songwriter and arranger was confirmed in a statement by his family.