Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki has died after reportedly being electrocuted on stage during a live performance.
The 35-year-old was killed following a concert on Saturday at the Solar Hotel in Salinopolis, a beachside town in Brazil, Deadline reports.
According to The Mirror, the singer “died instantly” after hugging a soaking-wet fan during the concert, which allegedly triggered a nearby cable to jolt and administer a fatal electric shock.
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Local outlet Istoé Gente reports Salinopolis Police are now investigating the incident and are speaking to witnesses.
The Solar Hotel issued a statement on Instagram following Sasaki’s death.
“Hotel Solar deeply regrets the loss of dear Ayres Sasaki,” the statement said, translated from Portuguese.
“We are entirely dedicated to providing support to your family and taking care of the necessary measures. We are in direct contact with the family, offering all necessary support during this difficult time.”
The statement continued: “We reiterate our commitment to cooperate fully with the competent authorities to provide clarification. Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of Ayres Sasaki in this difficult time.”
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Sasaki is survived by his wife of 11 months, Mariana.
The publication reports Mariana shared a message on her Instagram following her husband’s death and thanked fans for their support.
“I would like to thank you for every message of affection and comfort, for every prayer during this difficult time that we are going through,” Mariana wrote, per Istoé Gente.
“I haven’t been able to read all the messages yet, but as I feel better, I will respond to each one. Thank you.”
Fans, family members and friends have also flooded Sasaki’s Instagram account with messages, which has 8727 followers at the time of writing.
“Always a wonderful person and loved by all,” filmmaker Raphael Macedo wrote in a tribute to his late friend. “The divine plans no one explains but I am sure you would like to be remembered by your voice, joy and friendship!”
“Go with God brother! You left us doing what you loved! May you rest in peace!” another friend wrote on his Instagram.
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