A Talented Rise and Tragic Fall

• Early Success: Ten years ago, Edson Café was at the peak of his career with the Black Race Group.
• Sudden Setback: A stroke robbed him of his arm movements, abruptly ending his musical journey.

Life on the Streets

After leaving the spotlight, Café faced immense personal challenges.

• Homelessness and Addiction: He lived on the streets and struggled with crack and marijuana addiction.
• Rehab Attempts: He sought treatment in rehab clinics but did not complete the programs.
• Struggles in São Paulo and Rio: Café worked as a street vendor in São Paulo. He moved to Rio de Janeiro to live with his children, but disagreements led him back to the streets.

I was prone to relapse. There is no way to live on the street and not smoke a based, it can’t.
Edson Café, in an interview with Camera Record in 2020

Suspicious Death Investigation

The São Paulo Civil Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding Café’s death.

• Initial Findings: Café was found unconscious on a public road on May 31.
• Hospitalization and Death: He was taken to Tatuapé municipal Hospital, where he died.
• Police Statement:
  

  The case was recorded as a suspected death by the 52nd Police District (São Jorge Parque). The 69-year-old man was found unconscious on public road on May 31 and taken to Tatuapé Municipal Hospital, where he died. The body was sent to the East IML and identified after expert examinations, being released to family members. The civil Police investigates the circumstances of the facts.

FAQ: edson Café’s Life and Death

What was Edson Café known for?

He was a guitarist for the Black Race Group.

How did his music career end?

A stroke affected his arm movements, forcing him to retire early.

What were the circumstances of his death?

He was found unconscious on the street and later died in the hospital. The police are investigating.