Preta Gil (1974-2025) Biography, Age, Family, Career

Quick Info

Profession	Actress, Singer, Television Presenter, Businesswoman
Nationality	Brazilian
Date of Birth	08/08/1974
Age	50 years (died on 20, Jul, 2025)
Birthplace	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Date of Death	20/07/2025

Latest News about Preta Gil

20/07/2025

Preta Gil, the renowned Brazilian singer, feminist activist, and daughter of legendary musician Gilberto Gil, passed away at age 50 in New York. She had been battling colorectal cancer since early 2023 and underwent extensive treatment including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, with an extended hospital stay of 55 days in 2025 before seeking additional care in the United States.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira
Religion	Catholicism
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Tattoo(s)	On both arms On right hand On ring finger of right hand with diamond
Controversies	Defended Nude Album Cover: Posed nude for her first music album 'Prêt-à-Porter' in 2003. Criticized Society for Judging Her Image Over Her Music: Claimed Brazilian society was conservative and prejudiced. Divorce Made Headlines: Accused her ex-husband Rodrigo Godoy of infidelity.

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 3" (160 cm)
Eye Color	Light Brown
Hair Color	Black

Personal Life

Marital Status	Divorced
Sexual Orientation	Pansexual, Bisexual

Relationships & More

Husbands	Name: Otávio Müller (actor) Marriage: 1994 Divorce: 1995 Name: Rafael Dragaud Divorce: unknown Name: Carlos Henrique Lima Marriage: 2009 Divorce: 2013 Name: Rodrigo Godoy (footballer) Marriage: 2015 Divorce: 2023 Name: Rodrigo Godoy (basketball player and personal trainer) Marriage: 12/05/2015 Divorce: 2023 Name: Otávio Müller Profession: Actor Marriage: 1994 Divorce: 1995 Name: Rodrigo Godoy Profession: Basketball player and personal trainer Marriage: 12/05/2015 Divorce: 2023
Children	Francisco musician Otávio Müller 1995 Francisco (born 1995, with Otávio Müller)

Husbands

Name: Otávio Müller (actor) Marriage: 1994 Divorce: 1995
Name: Rafael Dragaud Divorce: unknown
Name: Carlos Henrique Lima Marriage: 2009 Divorce: 2013
Name: Rodrigo Godoy (footballer) Marriage: 2015 Divorce: 2023
Name: Rodrigo Godoy (basketball player and personal trainer) Marriage: 12/05/2015 Divorce: 2023
Name: Otávio Müller Profession: Actor Marriage: 1994 Divorce: 1995
Name: Rodrigo Godoy Profession: Basketball player and personal trainer Marriage: 12/05/2015 Divorce: 2023

Children

Francisco
musician
Otávio Müller
1995
Francisco (born 1995, with Otávio Müller)

Family

Father	Gilberto Gil
Mother	Sandra Gadelha
Stepmother	Flora Gil
Siblings	Pedro Gil (deceased in 1990) Bem Gil (musician) José Gil (singer) Maria Gil Bela Gil (TV Host) Nara Gil (actress) Marília Gil
Cousins	Moreno Veloso (singer) Patricia Pillar (actress) Luiza Possi (singer)
Father Profession	Singer, musician, former Minister of Culture

Career

Debut

Film	Over the Hedge (2006) as Stella (Brazilian voice)
TV	Os Mutantes (2007)
Music Album	Prêt-à-Porter (2003)

Last Film

Crô em Família (2018)

Genres

Notable Events

2003: Released first music album and posed nude for the cover.
2008: Started the tour 'Noite Preta.'
2014: Performed alongside Psy and Claudia Leitte during Carnival.
2023: Diagnosed with cancer and went through extensive treatment.
2024: Released her life story in a book titled 'Preta Gil – Os primeiros 50.'
2025: Passed away after battling cancer.
2003: Released first music album 'Prêt-à-Porter' with hit single 'Sinais de Fogo' and posed nude for the cover.
2004: Co-created and hosted talk show 'Caixa Preta' addressing issues of race, gender, and empowerment.
2006: Starred in musical 'Um Homem Chamado Lee' and provided voice for animated film 'Over the Hedge'.
2007: Appeared in television show 'Os Mutantes'.
2023: Diagnosed with colorectal cancer and underwent surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.
2025: Passed away on 20 July after battling cancer.
2012: Served as a coach on The Voice Brasil.
2003: Released debut music album 'Prêt-à-Porter' featuring hit single 'Sinais de Fogo' written by Ana Carolina and Antonio Villeroy.
2010: Appeared in television show 'As Cariocas'.
2024: Released autobiography 'Preta Gil – Os primeiros 50'.
2025: Admitted to hospital for 55 days; sought additional cancer treatment in the United States in May 2025.
20/07/2025: Passed away in New York after battling cancer.

Favourites

Actors	Rita Lee Elba Ramalho

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/pretagil/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/pretagiloficial/
YouTube	https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvYWim0kBnP0fx7JI5b61Qw
Twitter	https://x.com/PretaGil

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Preta's name was registered as Preta Maria due to a clerical rule against single-word names.
2. Her father registered her name after a difficulty at the registration office.
3. Lived in California for eight months due to her father's job.
4. Had an imaginary puppy as a child.
5. First went behind the scenes of a musical environment at a young age thanks to her father's career.
6. Known as a feminist activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ communities.
7. Sought cancer treatment in the United States in May 2025.
8. Her musical career was characterized by lively, festive style with themes of empowerment, identity, and freedom.

Preta Gil Actress, Singer, Television Presenter, Businesswoman Brazilian Rio de Janeiro, Brazil