I tried to find more information straight away and finally found the following report on the Gracie Mag site.

This sad information is brought directly from www.graciemag.com

It is with great sadness that GRACIEMAG.com announces the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. At 95 years of age, the great icon and one of those most responsible for Jiu-Jitsu’s success in Brazil and the world died this morning, at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital, in Petropolis, mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.

“I created a flag from the sport’s dignity. I oversee the name of my family with affection and nerves of blood,” said the Professor, as his last worlds.

The Master will be buried this Thursday afternoon, at 5 pm, at the Chapel of the Petropolis municipal cemetery.

Helio Gracie’s last public appearance occurred in December of last year, during a belt-promotion ceremony held by Gracie Humaita at the Guanabara Yacht Club.

In October, Helio Gracie celebrated his 95th birthday at the Gracie Humaita academy, in Rio de Janeiro.

In one of his most famous interviews, published in the special 100th issue of GRACIEMAG, the professor had declared: “I’ve already told my sons that when I die I want there to be a party. No drinking, no debauchery.”

All workers at Gracie Publishing, the company responsible for GRACIEMAG, NOCAUTE and GRACIEMAG.com are in mourning and express their condolences and sadness to the bereaved family, his wife Vera, sons Rorion, Relson, Rickson, Rolker, Royler, Royce, Rherica, Robin and Ricci.

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He has changed the world of martial arts and everyone who knew of him respect, appreciates and thanks him for what he gave.

Everyone from Gracie Barra Channel Islands sends their deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Master Helio.

Rest In Peace

to do any specific techniques or drills these are available  (gi no gi)  please see Rob

up at the club or just email us at training@gracie-barra-channel-islands.com

 GOLD in the absolutes in the first Pan-Am  No-Gi championships in New York

 this weekend.

 So if you want to train with the man himself,  you can, Braulio is over at

 Gracie-Barra-Channel-Islands Jersey on the 28th-29th Nov,

 Guernsey on the 30th Nov.

 THESE SESSION’S ARE NOT TO BE MISSED.