Astrud Gilberto, singer of ‘The Girl from Ipanema,’ dead at 83

Astrud Gilberto, 'The Girl from Ipanema' bossa nova singer, dies

Gilberto became an overnight, unexpected superstar in 1964, thanks to knowing just enough English to make a cameo on "The Girl From Ipanema."

Astrud Gilberto, singer of 'The Girl from Ipanema,' dies at 83

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on "The Girl from Ipanema" made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83.

‘Girl from Ipanema’ singer Astrud Gilberto dead at 83

The hit song launched the Bossa Nova star’s career almost by accident – she was asked to record it because she happened to be in the studio and spoke English.

The Girl From Ipanema singer Astrud Gilberto dead

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer who The Girl from Ipanema a worldwide sensation in the 1960s, has died at age 83, her family said.

Astrud Gilberto, singer of 'The Girl from Ipanema,' dies at 83

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer whose off-hand, English-language cameo on “The Girl from Ipanema” made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova, has died at age 83. Musician Paul Ricci, a family friend, confirmed that she died Monday. He did not provide additional details. Born in Salvador,…

Astrud Gilberto, who struck fame with ‘The Girl From Ipanema,’ dies at 83

Astrud Gilberto released more than 15 albums and compilations over four decades but remained best-known for "The Girl From Ipanema," her accidental hit.