Astrud Gilberto, "The Girl from Ipanema" singer who helped popularize bossa nova, dead at 83

Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer best known for her smooth performance of "The Girl from Ipanema," has died at age 83. 

Paul Ricci, a family friend and musician, confirmed her death in a Facebook post.

"She was an important part of ALL that is Brazilian music in the world and she changed many lives with her energy," Ricci said Tuesday.