António Casimiro, a veteran scenographer and costume designer who worked across Portuguese cinema, theatre and television, died on February 23 in Lisbon at age 91, several outlets report citing Casa do Artista. Casimiro served on the Casa do Artista board, sat on the Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores board and coordinated scenery for Teatro Aberto; he was born on 26 June 1934. The cultural community is mourning a widely respected figure whose career touched multiple institutions. Those involved in arts and cultural circles in Portugal may see tributes or memorial events announced in the coming days.
António Casimiro, scenographer and designer, dies aged 91
Monday, 23 February 2026AI summary

Context & Explainers
António Casimiro was a Portuguese scenographer and costume designer known for his work in theatre; he served on the board of the Casa do Artista. He died on Friday, 23 February at the age of 91 in Lisbon, according to the Casa do Artista, and his passing is noted by the local arts community and theatre-goers.
Sources (5)
- António Casimiro, Portuguese master of cinema, theatre and TV, dies at 91Dinheiro Vivo · 9:14pm, 23 Feb 2026
- Set designer and costume designer António Casimiro has diedObservador · 8:56pm, 23 Feb 2026
- Portuguese master of cinema, theatre, and TV António Casimiro has diedRTP Notícias · 10:51pm, 23 Feb 2026
- António Casimiro has diedCNN Portugal · 9:09pm, 23 Feb 2026
- António Casimiro, Portuguese master of cinema, theatre, and television, has diedCorreio da Manhã · 9:02pm, 23 Feb 2026

