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Family Says Musician Júlio Reny Lost Vision After Assault With Award Trophy

He is awaiting a SUS consultation for retinal surgery as relatives raise funds for round-the-clock care.

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Overview

  • The 66-year-old Rio Grande do Sul rocker was attacked after a Nov. 8 show and was reportedly struck with a Prêmio Açorianos de Música statuette he had won on Nov. 5.
  • His daughter says both retinas detached and he cannot see, though doctors found no traumatic brain injury and a public health surgery is expected by the end of November.
  • Consuelo Vallandro is coordinating a fundraiser to pay for two months of 24/7 caregivers and estimates 30 to 45 days of recovery after the procedure for vision to return.
  • The alleged assailant is described by the family as an ex-producer and trusted acquaintance, and they attribute the outburst to a possible episode following alcohol use.
  • A police report was expected to be filed on Nov. 12, and coverage notes his production is now handled by Bretanha Produções rather than Roch na Cara.