Brazilian singer Astrud Gilberto, who in her 20s recorded "The Girl from Ipanema" and became an international star, has died, according to social media posts from her granddaughter and on behalf of her son.
No cause of death was immediately available. She was reportedly 83.
According to her official website, Gilberto grew up in Rio de Janeiro and immigrated to the United States in the early 1960s.
In 1963, she was invited to participate by her then-husband João Gilberto in the recording of an album by him and Stan Getz. The short recording of a verse in English, unrehearsed and something of a surprise for Gilberto, launched her to international superstardom, with the album going on to win four Grammys.
"The Girl from Ipanema" would go on to be covered countless times by music greats, from Eartha Kitt and Frank Sinatra to Cher and Amy Winehouse.
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