By Jose Antonio Castaneda
21 Jul 2024, 20:28 PM EDT
In a tragic event that has shocked his fans and the music world, Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki died tragically from electrocution at just 35 years old.
According to preliminary reports, a fan approached Sasaki in wet clothes to hug him on July 13 at The Photo Voltaic Resort in Salinopolis, Brazil, during a performance, at which time the musician allegedly suffered a fatal electric shock.
According to La Vanguardia, the young woman caused the guitarist to receive an instant electric shock when he came into contact with a nearby cable. The police are investigating the incident, but have not revealed precise details of the circumstances of the accident.
“What we know is that his show was scheduled for a specific time and it was brought forward, but we are contacting the people who were with him at the time to understand how everything happened. We will compile all the information in a statement that we will publish to the press,” Rita Matos, Sasaki’s aunt, told local media.
Ayres Sasaki, renowned for his vocal talent and impact on the music scene, leaves an indelible legacy in the industry. His songs had captured the hearts of many throughout his career.
Meanwhile, friends, family and fans of the artist expressed their grief and shared messages of support for his family on social media.
Off stage, Ayres Sasaki worked as an architect and urban planner. He had married his wife Mariana just 11 months ago, so his sudden death has shocked his family, the artistic community and his fans, who mourn the loss of a promising and multifaceted musician.
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