Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer known for "The Girl from Impanema," has died, longtime friend Paul Ricci, confirmed Tuesday. The musician was 83 years old.
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Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83.