Afro-Brazilian Culture

Haroldo Costa, actor and carnival expert, dies at 95

13. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

Haroldo Costa, actor, director and carnival commentator, died at 95 on Saturday (13/12) in Rio de Janeiro. His family announced the death on social media without revealing the cause, highlighting his long career in valuing black culture and samba. His trajectory includes pioneering theatre roles and contributions to preserving Rio's carnival memory.