Grand Master Helio Gracie Has Passed Away

In 95 years, the large and of persons icon in Jiu-Jitsu of success in Brazil and in the world, was passed away in the morning in Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital in Petropolis, the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.

"I created a flag from the sport dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection and nerves of blood," said the Professor, as his last words.The Masters will be buried on Thursday afternoon, at 5 clock in the chapel of the cemetery Stadtrat Petropolis.

Hélio Gracie in the last public appearance was in December of last year as part of a belt to promote the ceremony by Gracie Humaitá in Guanabara Yacht Club.

In October, Hélio Gracie celebrated his 95th Birthday at the Academy Humaitá Gracie, in Rio de Janeiro. Click here to see how the party went.

In one of his most famous interviews, published in the special edition 100th by GRACIEMAG, professor said: "I've already told my son when I die I know that part. No alcohol, no excesses."

All workers Gracie Publishing Company for GRACIEMAG, NOCAUTE and GRACIEMAG.com are in sorrow and sympathy and their grief in the family of the deceased, his wife Vera, son Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker, Royle, Royce, Rherica, Robin and Ricci.

Source: Graciemag