 In 1973, she discontinued even her informal public performances and her last public appearance took place in 1976, at the Fado house Picadeiro in Cascais.Maria Teresa de Noronha died of prolonged disease at her house of São Pedro de Sintra on the July 5, 1993.Maria Teresa de Noronha’s particularity in fado is due to her voice, expressive force and her synchronization with the instruments.