Famed Brazilian Music Star Sergio Mendes Cause of Death Revealed

Sergio Mendes‘ reason for loss of life has been revealed — the Brazilian musician died from respiratory failure.

In response to the loss of life certificates, obtained by TMZ, the official reason for loss of life is acute hypoxemic respiratory failure … a situation that happens when there’s not sufficient oxygen within the physique.

The situation could be introduced on by pneumonia … and Sergio’s loss of life certificates says aspiration pneumonia is an underlying trigger right here. This particular sort of pneumonia is a lung an infection ensuing from meals, liquid or different substances being inhaled into the lungs.

Sergio additionally suffered from a persistent lung illness that contributed to his loss of life … and his household has mentioned he had been fighting long-term COVID.

TMZ broke the story … Sergio died September 5 in Los Angeles, and the loss of life certificates says he handed at Windfall Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Heart … and he is since been cremated.

Sergio received 1 Grammy Award, 2 Latin Grammys, and was nominated for an Oscar in 2012 for the track “Real in Rio” featured within the animated film “Rio” … and the doc lists his occupation as “music producer” and shouts out his 65 years within the music trade.