Washington [US], September 8 (ANI): Sergio Mendes, the acclaimed pianist, composer, and arranger who significantly shaped the sound of Brazilian music on the global stage, has died at the age of 83. Mendes passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles, with his family confirming the news. While the cause of death was not disclosed, it is known that Mendes had been struggling with the effects of long-term COVID, according to Variety. In a statement shared with the media and reported by Variety, Mendes’ family expressed their sorrow, noting that he “passed away peacefully” in his home city, surrounded …