Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian musician, dies aged 83

Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes has died aged 83 (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Sergio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit Mas Que Nada made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long Covid. He was 83.

The death of the Brazilian pianist, songwriter and arranger was confirmed in a statement by his family.