About Paulo Caruso
Lived 1949 – 2023 (aged 73). Paulo Caruso was a Brazilian cartoonist.
Paulo José Hespanha Caruso (6 December 1949 – 4 March 2023) was a Brazilian satirical cartoonist, caricaturist, illustrator, and television personality.
Life and career Born in São Paulo, the twin brother of fellow cartoonist Chico, in 1976 Caruso graduated in architecture at the University of São Paulo. He started his career in the newspaper Diário Popular in the late 1960s.
Death He died of intestinal cancer on 4 March 2023, at the age of 73. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mourned his death, noting "his sharp drawing and his humour are already part of the national memory".
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Who was Paulo Caruso?
Brazilian cartoonist and sculptor (1949–2023)
When was Paulo Caruso born?
Paulo Caruso was born on 6 December 1949 in São Paulo.
When did Paulo Caruso die?
Paulo Caruso died on 4 March 2023 in São Paulo.
What was Paulo Caruso's occupation?
Paulo Caruso was a cartoonist.
What nationality was Paulo Caruso?
Paulo Caruso was Brazilian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paulo Caruso. https://biography.guide/paulo-caruso/
MLA: "Paulo Caruso." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paulo-caruso/.
Chicago: "Paulo Caruso." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paulo-caruso/.
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