Nelson Rodrigues Filho, affectionately known as Nelsinho, has died at the age of 79 on the morning of February 25. His daughter, Cristiane Rodrigues, confirmed his death, which occurred at Unimed Barra Hospital in Barra da Tijuca, where he had been undergoing treatment for pneumonia and a urinary tract infection. Nelsinho had previously suffered from the aftereffects of a stroke, which had impacted his health significantly.

A cultural figure in Brazil, Nelsinho was not only a journalist but also a playwright, director, and cultural producer. He was notably the founder of the Barbas carnival block and contributed significantly to the theater scene in Brazil. Furthermore, he was involved in activism against the military dictatorship in Brazil and endured seven years of imprisonment as a result of his political efforts, shaping his identity as a significant cultural and political voice within the country.

His funeral is set to take place in Laranjeiras at the Fluminense headquarters, and he will be laid to rest at São João Batista Cemetery in Botafogo on February 26. Nelsinho's legacy as a journalist and writer is profound, and his passing marks the end of an era for many who admired his contributions to Brazilian culture and his courageous stand against oppression during turbulent times.