Summary
- Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes, known for bringing bossa nova to international audiences, passed away at the age of 83 in Los Angeles.
- Mendes was a three-time Grammy award winner and Oscar nominee, with more than 35 gold or platinum albums.
- He left behind a unique musical legacy spanning over six decades.
- American musician Herb Alpert praised Mendes for introducing Brazilian music to the world with elegance and joy.