Joseph Safra died at age 82 “from natural causes”. He had been married to Vicky Sarfati for 50 years
One of the most prestigious families in Brazil is in mourning. Joseph Safra, founder of Safra bank, died this Thursday at the age of 82. “It is with great regret that we reported the death of Mr. Joseph Safra due to natural causes,” the financial institution said in a statement.
According to the international press, the richest man in Brazil and the 37th in the world – according to ‘Forbes’, had a fortune estimated at more than 19 billion euros – was diagnosed about two years ago with Parkinson’s. Since then, public appearances have become scarce. The woman, Vicky Sarfati, whom she married in 1969 and had four children (Jacob, Esther, Alberto and David), was her main support until the last day.
Discreet and conservative, Seu José, as he was treated by his closest friends, always kept his simplicity and concern for the bank’s employees, who now describe him in goodbye as “a great leader and businessman”.
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