Singer Ralf attended the wake of his brother and former stage partner, Chrystian, on the morning of last Thursday, June 20. In a moment of great emotion, Ralf spoke about the pain of losing his brother, who passed away at the age of 67 after being admitted to a hospital.

The Sad Separation of the Brothers

During an interview with the press, Ralf spoke about the years they spent apart due to their busy schedules for their solo careers. “Unfortunately, I couldn’t hug my brother. Our schedules didn’t match. We hadn’t seen each other in four years. It’s very sad. I had already lost my father and my mother. Now, my brother… Music has lost a great artist,” Ralf lamented, as reported by the website Quem.

Praise and Longing

Ralf also made a point of praising his brother, highlighting his determination and passion for music. “We had a lot of affection and love for each other, despite our separate careers. He was a hard worker and never stopped. He sang his whole life and wanted to stay active, do shows, perform… He needed to rest, but he was always a restless guy and would go back and forth. I think the lack of rest — something that was in his nature — took a toll on (his health),” he said.

Emotional Farewell on Social Media

As soon as he learned of his brother's death, Ralf expressed his condolences on social media. “My dear brother… We always did our best. Given our commitments, unfortunately we were unable to say goodbye… but I am sure that our 'Father' will guide you to the light with the Lord Jesus! Rest in peace my brother Chrystian,” he wrote.

Successful Career

Ralf and Chrystian formed one of the most iconic country music duos, with several hits over the decades, including “Nova York”, “Chora Peito”, “Ausência”, “Noite de Tortura” and “Dez Minutos”. Chrystian, whose real name was José Pereira da Silva Neto, was born in Goiânia, Goiás, and had a career that began in his childhood, when he was known as Zezinho. He took on the stage name Chrystian when he formed the duo with Ralf.

The Death of Chrystian

Chrystian passed away at the age of 67 on Wednesday night, June 19, after being admitted to a hospital in São Paulo. He dedicated 60 years of his life to country music, leaving behind a remarkable legacy and a legion of fans.

Moments of Faith and Farewell

Chrystian's wife, Key Vieira, shared a moment of faith on social media hours before her husband's death, posting an image of a crucifix. In a statement, Key Vieira and his children mourned the singer's loss. "With immense sadness, Chrystian's family and team announce the death of our beloved husband, father and artist, which occurred at Hospital Samaritano, in São Paulo. Chrystian dedicated 60 years of his life to country music, building a brilliant career marked by countless hits. His unmistakable voice and passion for music brought joy and emotion to fans throughout Brazil," they wrote.

Sertanejo music has lost a great talent, but Chrystian's legacy will live on in the hearts of his fans and in the history of Brazilian music.