Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki dies of electric shock during live show

Ayres Sasaki, a 35-year-old Brazilian rock singer, died while performing on stage. He was electrocuted during a live performance on July 13.

Brazilian musician Ayres Sasaki, 35, died on July 13 in Salinopolis Para, Brazil, after being electrocuted during a live concert, People reported, citing Brazilian news outlet Istoe Gente. Sasaki was the main attraction of the evening, and the Solar Hotel was packed with fans eager to see him perform. After hugging a concertgoer during his performance at the Solar Hotel in Salinopolis, Brazil, Sasaki died almost instantly. The contact snapped a nearby cable and transmitted a fatal electric shock.

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According to the Para Civil police, witnesses have given statements and the authorities have requested expert reports, Istoe Gente reported via translation.

The Solar Hotel released a statement on Sunday, July 14, clarifying that the establishment is cooperating with the authorities in the investigation. “We are fully committed to providing support to his family and taking the necessary measures. We reiterate our commitment to fully cooperate with the competent authorities in the proper clarification of the events,” the hotel’s official Instagram account said in translation.

“Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of Ayres Sasaki during this difficult time,” the statement concluded.

Following his death, several fans expressed their shock in the comments section of his pinned posts and his last post on Instagram. He leaves behind his wife, Mariana, to whom he was married for 11 months.

Fans and family members are in deep mourning after this tragic and terrifying tragedy. Rita Matos, his aunt, revealed that they are gathering information from other concertgoers. They want to know how the accident happened. Once they have all the information, the family will inform the media.

(With ANI inputs)