Bagre Fagundes received the Origens Trophy in 2019, at Galpão Crioulo Musician and traditionalist Bagre Fagundes died this Sunday (2), aged 86. Representative of the culture of Rio Grande do Sul, he is one of the authors of "Canto Alegretense", an emblematic composition of the state. The wake took place this Monday (3), in Porto Alegre. A cremation ceremony, restricted to the family, is scheduled for this afternoon. Afterwards, the ashes must be taken to Alegrete, on the Western Border. Euclides Fagundes Filho was born in Uruguaiana, in Fronteira Oeste, on October 3, 1939. Son of Euclides and Florentina Fagundes, aka Mocita, he grew up in the city of Alegrete alongside six brothers and five sisters. The nickname "Catfish" appeared in his adolescence and was adopted throughout his life. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp Bagre was married for 64 years to Marlene Fagundes, with whom he lived in Porto Alegre. From this union, the children Neto, Ernesto, Luciana and Paulinho were born. "The great legacy that my father leaves for all of us is the collective, it is understanding that everyone is important. That here the cameraman, the reporter, whoever is editing up there, everything is collective in life. We children going with him to do an event and him saying to us like 'man, you are as important as the waiters who are serving the tables, understand that'", said communicator Neto Fagundes. Throughout his career, Bagre built a diverse trajectory. In addition to being a musician, he was a lawyer graduated from the University of Cruz Alta, a councilor in Alegrete, a player and even a football referee. In politics, he was affiliated with the PTB during the time of Leonel Brizola and, later, with the PDT. The traditionalist also presided over the Gaúcho Institute of Tradition and Folklore (IGTF). In the 2000s, he wrote the column "Gauchesco & Brasileiro" in the newspaper Diário Gaúcho, where he wrote about the state's culture. Music was the artist's main vocation. Alongside his brother Nico Fagundes, he composed "Canto Alegretense", a song that spread his name beyond the borders of Rio Grande do Sul. Catre maintained an active routine on stage. He performed with his sons Ernesto, Neto and Paulinho, with whom he formed the group Os Fagundes. Recognition for his work led to tributes during his lifetime. In 2013, the Embaixadores do Ritmo samba school took to Porto Alegre Carnival the plot "Não Me Asks Onde Fica o Alegrete", inspired by the family's work. Bagre recorded the official version of the samba-enredo with his harmonica-ponto and the family participated in the parade in Porto Seco. Known for his good humor, the artist used to talk about his own career with irony. When he turned 80, he stated that he had not yet achieved his goal: "to do nothing". At the same time, in 2019, he received a tribute from RBS TV on the Galpão Crioulo program, when he was awarded the Origens Trophy. The wake will take place this Monday (3), from 10am to 4pm, at the Salão Negrinho do Pastoreio, at Palácio Piratini, in Porto Alegre. Bagre Fagundes died this Sunday (02) Duda Fortes/Agência RBS Tributes and repercussion Authorities, entities and artists used social media to pay tribute to the composer on Sunday night. Governor Eduardo Leite (PSD) published a note of condolence. "Canto Alegretense is like an informal anthem of our Rio Grande and everyone sings it with the same fervor as we sing the anthem", said the governor. Sport Club Internacional dedicated Sunday's victory to the artist. "An advisor to Clube do Povo between 2001 and 2012, Bagre will always be remembered for his contribution to the culture of our state and his passion for Inter," stated the club. The group Os Serranos, who re-recorded "Canto Alegretense", lamented the death in a note: "Today we say goodbye to an artist, but we celebrate a legacy that will remain alive in every chord, in every verse and in every gaucho who continues to sing our identity". Niece Mocita Fagundes recalled family life. "I will forever keep the image of him with his harmonica in his hands, carrying music wherever he went. He was a talent that enchanted Rio Grande, but which, for us, was part of the family's most affectionate memories", he said. The Gaúcho Traditionalist Movement (MTG) declared that "his trajectory, his work and his contribution will remain alive in the memory and culture of Rio Grande do Sul". Famous for including "Canto Alegretense" in his presentations, comedian Jair Kobe, known as Guri de Uruguaiana, stated that he received with "great sadness the news of the death of Bagre Fagundes, one of the great names in Gaucho culture". VIDEOS: Everything about RS