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Overview
- Preta Gil died on July 20, 2025 in the United States, and her death has continued to prompt public mourning and media projects documenting her life.
- On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Gilberto Gil posted a clip from the Globoplay documentary Meu nome é preta with a message celebrating his daughter's joy and light.
- Globoplay scheduled the final episode of the documentary to air the same day, keeping media attention focused on Preta Gil's career and influence.
- Preta's only son, Fran Gil, said he completed a one-month trip through India that he and his mother had planned, reporting on Instagram that he 'found' her there and filmed material for a short film tied to his second solo album.
- Friends and colleagues including Regina Casé published video tributes and memories on social media, using documentary excerpts and personal posts to publicly process grief and sustain Preta Gil's cultural legacy.