Today’s A Sad Day For The Voice Fans As Coach Dies At Age 50 Amid Cancer Battle

A reality show coach from The Voice has passed away after a two-year battle with colon cancer, according to family. Preta Gil, 50, served as a coach during the debut season of The Voice Brasil back in 2012. The singer had been receiving cancer treatment in Brazil and the U.S. She was originally diagnosed with colon cancer in 2023, and in 2024, she announced that the cancer had spread.

Preta Gil died at the age of 50 after her battle with cancer.

Pop Culture reported that Preta died at the age of 50 after her battle with cancer. Preta‘s family revealed that the former Voice coach passed away on Sunday, July 20. In a statement that has been translated to English from Portuguese, they said that she will be “greatly missed” and thanked everyone for their “affection, respect and understanding.”

What Preta Gil’s Tragic Death Means For Her Legacy

Preta Was A Major Star In Brazil

The Voice Brasil's Preta Gil, Hebe Camargo, Gilberto Gil and Gisele Bundchen at a party in 2006InStar

While relatively unknown in the U.S., Preta’s legacy in Brazil will be remembered by fans for years to come. With a whopping 12.6 million followers on Instagram, The Voice coach’s long career had amassed her legions of fans. The death feels personal to them, since Preta had been updating her followers on her progress since her diagnosis.

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Preta came from a famous family, with many of her relatives working in the entertainment industry. Her career began in 2003, when she first burst onto the scene with her debut album, Prêt-à-Porter. Since then, Preta remained in the spotlight due to her music career, reality TV coaching stint, and her other business endeavors.

In 2017, Preta founded Music2Mynd, a music and entertainment marketing firm that represented major Brazilian acts like Pabllo Vittar, Luísa Sonza, and Camilla de Lucas.

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Our Take On Preta Gil’s Tragic Death After Cancer Battle

Preta’s Death Is A Major Loss

Preta’s long battle with cancer inspired many, especially since she openly discussed it with her social media followers. Since Preta comes from a well-known famous family in Brazil, she’s been in the spotlight for many years, which makes her death all the more difficult for fans to process.

Preta was especially close to her father, Gilberto Gil, a Brazilian musician and politician. She credited her love for music to her dad, and the two collaborated together often. Sadly, Preta’s last performance, in April 2025, was with her father on his tour.

Preta will be best known for her electric stage performances, enigmatic persona, and her multiple albums, including Prêt-à-Porter and Preta, and her unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community, whom she credited with reviving her career after her stage show, Noite Preta, became a sensation in the Brazilian queer community.

The Voice coach Preta is survived by her parents, siblings, son Francisco (age 28) and a 7-year-old granddaughter.