Beloved Brazilian singer Preta Gil dies of cancer days before returning home from US

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Brazilian singer Preta Gil passed away at 50 in the United States. She battled rectal cancer since 2023. Gil was the daughter of musician Gilberto Gil. She was known for her music and activism. Preta advocated for women's rights and LGBTQ+ equality. She openly shared her cancer journey. She leaves behind her son Francisco and granddaughter Sol de Maria.