Netinho, voice of the hit "Milla" and icon of axé, dies at 60
Singer died in Salvador on Tuesday (13); artist was battling lymphoma and will have a private farewell with family and friends
The singer Netinho died at the age of 60 on Tuesday morning (13), in Salvador. Known nationally for hits such as “Milla” and “Kiss in the Mouth,” the artist had his death confirmed by his team in a social media post. He was being treated for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma type B.
According to the statement from the council, the disease has evolved into a picture of renal failure and multiple organ dysfunction. The team also said that the funeral and cremation will be restricted to family and close friends, in response to a wish expressed by the singer.
Treatment and removal of fans
Netinho was diagnosed with lymphoma in March 2025, after presenting pain in the legs and back. In that period, he remained approximately 25 days in hospital and had to interrupt professional commitments to care for health. After being discharged, he resumed performances, but faced the disease again in 2026.
In July of this year, on his 60th birthday, the musician shared a message of gratitude for life and stated that he was focused on treatment. In the publication, he recalled the challenges faced along his trajectory and demonstrated confidence in recovery.
At the end of September, his team announced a break from social media activities while he remained interned in Salvador. The decision was intended to allow the singer to focus his efforts on treatment and recovery. At the time, there was no expectation of hospital discharge.
A trajectory marked by the axis
Ernesto de Souza Andrade Júnior, born name of Netinho, was a native of Jesus’ Santo Antônio, in the Recôncavo Baiano. He gained projection as a vocalist of the Beijo Band in the late 1980s, before pursuing a solo career. Its trajectory has accompanied the expansion of the axis to different regions of Brazil.
Released in his voice in 1996, "Milla" became the biggest hit of his career and one of the songs associated with the Bahian Carnival. With performances in Brazil and abroad, Netinho helped to expand the scope of music produced in Bahia.
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In the farewell published on social networks, the team highlighted the talent, charisma and relationship of the artist with the public. The council also called for respect for the privacy of the family during the farewell ceremonies.
