Hebe Camargo Birthday, Age & Famous Birthday Twins
Born: 8 March 1929 · Died: 29 September 2012 · Age: 83
Brazilian singer and television host known as the Queen of Brazilian TV, a star of the small screen for six decades
Did you know?She was chosen to be the first person to appear on camera during the launch of television in Brazil.
Quick facts
Date of birth8 March 1929
Date of death29 September 2012
Age at death83
Cause of deathPeritoneal mesothelioma
NationalityBrazilian
BirthplaceTaubaté, Brazil
Occupationtelevision presenter, singer, socialite
Editor's Take:
Hebe Camargo was one of the great stars of Brazilian television. She began as a singer on radio in the 1940s. She appeared on Brazil's very first TV broadcast in 1950. For more than six decades she hosted talk and variety shows. Her warmth, frankness and trademark kisses made her beloved. Guests ranged from presidents to pop stars. She was known as the Queen of Brazilian Television. Her death in 2012 brought national mourning.
Key Milestones
1950: TV launch – Brazilian television begins
1955: Own show – first programme
1966: Hebe – show on TV Record
1986: SBT – long-running programme
Hebe Maria Monteiro de Camargo Ravagnani (Portuguese pronunciation:; 8 March 1929 – 29 September 2012) was a Brazilian television host, singer and actress. She is considered the "Queen of Brazilian Television" (Portuguese: Rainha da Televisão Brasileira).
