Brazilian Internet Personality ‘Vó da Pomba’ Dies at 96 in Campinas

Overview

• Her official social media profile confirmed the death and shared a note from relatives expressing deep grief and gratitude to fans.
• The wake took place at the Cemitério Flamboyant chapel in Campinas, open to the public until 3 p.m. before a private farewell for friends and family.
• She built an audience of about 1.1 million followers, with her videos drawing roughly 25 million views and one clip surpassing 20 million.
• Amália lived with Alzheimer’s for more than a decade, and her grandson said in a 2021 G1 report that recording lighthearted videos helped them cope at home.
• Her nickname came from her grandson’s earlier humor page, Pomba, reflecting a family-run persona that now draws tributes from a large online community.