Considered a pioneer and one of the greatest references of Brazilian journalism, Glory Mary died this Thursday, 2. The journalist’s cause of death was not disclosed by TV Globe, a station where Glória worked for more than 50 years. The professional had been diagnosed with a cancer of long in 2019. The death of Glória Maria caused a rapid backlash on social networks, with several celebrities, journalists and authorities lamenting “A great loss for journalism and for all Brazilians,” wrote the senator Soraya Thronicke while mourning death. the minister Silvio Almeida classified the journalist as a “reference, especially for the black population”. Already the minister Anelle Franco he said that Glória was “synonymous with competence” and emphasized the importance of his presence in the newspapers. The president Lula also mourned the death of Glória, stating that the journalist captured “remarkable moments” and “left her mark in the memory” of the people. The Governor of Sao Paulo, Tarcisio de Freitasalso expressed himself saying: “The daring and sensitivity in researching and covering historical moments in the country are the legacy of a brilliant career that inspired colleagues in the profession and moved thousands of viewers”.

Check out some tributes on social media:

It is with great sadness that I receive the news of the death of Glória Maria, one of the greatest journalists in the history of our television. Glória was a reporter on important moments in Brazil and the world, interviewing big names and leaving her mark in the memory of Brazilian men and women.

— Lula (@LulaOficial) February 2, 2023

Today we woke up with the sad news of the passing of the great journalist Glória Maria. For years we followed her professional career on TV and her incomparable talent to bring the 🇧🇷 into the world. A great loss for journalism and for all Brazilians. Rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/ovmCi62UvX

— SorayaThronicke (@SorayaThronicke) February 2, 2023

Very sad, my friend from so many beaches in Búzios, she always beamed ♥️👍👏👏👏👏 you were great, journalist Glória Maria, TV icon, dies. pic.twitter.com/TCQOzAVsoG

— Fleet 77🇧🇷💙 (@77_fleet) February 2, 2023

How sad that the first news of the day is the death of journalist Glória Maria. May God in His infinite goodness receive and comfort the hearts of family and friends.

— Andre Janones (@AndreJanonesAdv) February 2, 2023

Just devastated by the death of Glória Maria. I had the privilege of meeting her in 2019, at the launch of the Paula Raia collection.

A pioneer who paved the way for generations of black women, not only in journalism, but in many fields.

Rest in peace Gloria! pic.twitter.com/lXUkV1EJAn

— ERIKA HILTON 🚩 🇺🇸 (@ErikakHilton) February 2, 2023

We have just received the news that Glória Maria passed away. My condolences to the family. Anyone who is a black woman knows how important it is to have seen her on television. Considered the first black television reporter, Glória will always be remembered as synonymous with prowess. pic.twitter.com/8X4lOXsCb2

— Anielle Franco (@aniellefranco) February 2, 2023

Guys, I’m paralyzed by the news of Glória Maria

— Mariana Spinelli (@marianaspinelIi) February 2, 2023

Brazil receives with great sadness the news of the death of journalist Glória Maria. Glória was one of the greatest in her field, but she was also a reference, especially for the black population of this country. May our ancestors receive you in celebration, Gloria.

— Silvio Almeida (@silviolual) February 2, 2023