Fans cite loss of joy in the farewell of black Gil

Since 9am this Friday (25), the routine of Cinelândia, one of the busiest places in downtown Rio, was not the same. The workers’ shouts and the street vendors gave places to a silence respecting to the ceremony.

“Preta Gil was a warrior. Everyone followed her fight. She deserves all honors and honors,” said office assistant Wanda Dantas, one of the first in the farewell line. “I arrived at 6am. I couldn’t help but see Pretinha for the last time,” he added.

Pretinha. This is how people referred to the singer. Some dressed in white-the close family and friends also-others with accessories in rainbow colors. “Pretinha was a muse of the LGBTQIAP+community. It was love, dignity and pride. I’m very sad. I was a fan of going to all the shows. I lost my joy” lamented.

Like his son, Fran Gil, artists like Thiaguinho and actress Alice Wegmann were thrilled very close to the white coffin. Fans also cried to see the singer last. “Too sad. What comforts me is to know that she rested,” said Paulo Henrique Antunes.

A resident of Maceió (AL), Gilda Ferino held her tears on the way out of the wake. “I am with my mother hospitalized in a hospital and the black faith of the black Gil propelled me and even propels to believe in the impossible, right? I did not know her, but admired the strength of this amazing woman. He overcame prejudice, distrust and affective abandonment at the crucial time of his life.” A warrior, “he said.