Almeno Gonçalves Passes Away

Famous Actor Almeno Gonçalves Passes Away

Social media is flooded with messages for the famous actor of Portuguese television.

With a long and recognized career, Almeno Gonçalves left his mark on several generations with his presence in national fiction, participating in high-visibility projects both on TVI and SIC.

The public remembers him for his roles in successful telenovelas, where he stood out for his versatility and the intense way he portrayed his characters over the years.

The now confirmed information states that the well-known actor passed away this Thursday, November 27, at the age of 66, during his hospitalization at the Hospital de São Francisco Xavier in Lisbon. Almeno Gonçalves had been in this unit for some time due to an oncological health issue. The news was reported around noon on Thursday by sources linked to the national press, which closely followed his clinical situation.

In addition to his artistic journey, he was also a highly respected figure behind the scenes, having built a life connected to the arts and family, being the father of Francisca, a result of his relationship with actress Rita Salema.