Torquato Neto date of birth:
November 9, 1944
How old was Torquato Neto when died?
28
Where was Torquato Neto born?
Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
When did Torquato Neto die?
November 10, 1972
Where did Torquato Neto die?
Rio de Janeiro City, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Why did Torquato Neto die?
Suicide by gas inhalation
Torquato Neto body shape:
Average
What color is Torquato Neto's hair?
Black
Is Torquato Neto gay or straight?
DISPUTED
What is Torquato Neto's ethnicity?
White
What is Torquato Neto nationality?
Brazilian
What is Torquato Neto's occupation?
Songwriter, journalist, poet, actor, director
Short Biography
Torquato Pereira de Araújo Neto (November 9, 1944 – November 10, 1972) was a Brazilian journalist, poet and songwriter. He is perhaps best known as a lyricist for the Tropicália counterculture movement, which later expanded its influence to Música popular brasileira. He worked with Gal Costa, Gilberto Gil, Edu Lobo and Waly Salomão. He committed suicide at the age of 28.