Preta Gil, a renowned Brazilian singer and presenter, has died of cancer at 50. The daughter of Gilberto Gil and Sandra Gadelha, she battled colorectal cancer since early 2023. Celebrated for her music and activism for women's rights and LGBTQ+ communities, she passed away in New York. Preta released her first album in 2003 and produced several others, collaborating with notable artists. She also acted in soap operas and created a talk show, advocating for feminist and anti-racist causes. She is survived by her son Francisco and granddaughter.