READ MORE:Tony Blackburn finally confirms Radio 2 return as he makes 'speedy recovery'With a career spanning more than 50 years, Rita sold more than 55 million records worldwide.
She won seven Latin Grammy Awards, most recently a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022. Rita was an original member of the popular Brazilian rock band, Os Mutantes, before going solo in 1972.
Following the news of her death, tributes have been flooding in from her fans. Anthony exclaimed: "NO NO NO IT CAN'T BE LIKE THIS Today Brazil loses this great woman icon Rita Lee MY GOD I can't believe it.
BUT A STAR NEVER GOES OUT. " (sic)Lu added: "It's impossible not to be mesmerized by Rita Lee's performance. . . You were giant, Rita. "And Guilerme shared a fond encounter with the "Queen of Rock".
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