Brazilian sambista Arlindo Cruz, who was hospitalized since March 25, 2025, due to a pleural effusion and subsequent complications including pneumonia, was initially reported to be discharged after 50 days of hospitalization in mid-June. Despite these reports and plans for home care, Cruz remained hospitalized into July. His condition has deteriorated, with his wife Babi Cruz revealing that he no longer responds to stimuli and is battling a resistant bacterial infection. Arlindo Cruz, who has lived with sequelae from a 2017 stroke and has faced over 30 pneumonias, is currently in a critical state. His family has requested respect and privacy, emphasizing that he is still alive. A biography titled "O Sambista Perfeito" was released recently, shedding light on his health struggles and personal life.
Com pai internado, filha de Arlindo Cruz atualiza estado de saúde do sambista e pede respeito: 'Segue vivo' https://t.co/RwJi3BtIQ0
Esposa de Arlindo Cruz diz que cantor não responde mais a estímulos O cantor e compositor enfrenta uma bactéria resistente e está internado desde o dia 25 de março https://t.co/XYlUYyptaf
Filhos de Arlindo Cruz pedem respeito pelo sambista: 'Segue vivo' https://t.co/SC4vEBJL3o #ODia