Brazilian rocker Ayres Sasaki, 35, tragically died on stage after being electrocuted during a live show when a fan in wet clothes hugged him, causing an electric shock from a cable. The singer died instantly in Salinopolis, Brazil on July 13, leaving behind his wife Mariana, whom he had been married to for just 11 months. Sasaki, also an architect and urban planner, was described by friends and colleagues as a talented performer with a passion for music, known for his long performances and good heart. The Solar Hotel, where the concert took place, expressed sorrow over his death and is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
Ayres Sasaki dies aged 35 after suffering horror electrocution during live concert when he got wet from hugging a fan
A SINGER has died in a freak accident on stage after he was electrocuted during a live show.
Brazilian rocker Ayres Sasaki, 35, died when a fan in soaking-wet clothes hugged him during the concert, leading to the artist suffering an electric shock caused by a cable.
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Ayres Sasaki died on the spot in a freak accident on stage
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It’s said to have happened when a fan in wet clothes came up and hugged him
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He married his wife only months ago in a tragic twist
The singer died almost instantly on stage when the wet fan came up and hugged him.
Seconds later, the musician suffered an electric shock and was killed on the spot in Salinopolis, Brazil on July 13.
It remains unclear how the soaked fan got wet.
Police are probing the death but have not released further details.
The singer’s family have refrained from commenting in detail amid the investigation.
Aunt Rita Matos told local media: “What we know is that his show was scheduled for a specific time and was moved up, but we are contacting people who were with him at the moment to understand how everything happened.
“We will gather all the information in a statement that we will release to the press.”
The Solar Hotel, where the concert was being held, expressed sorrow over the singer’s death.
The hotel added it is cooperating with authorities in the investigation.
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A statement said: “We are fully dedicated to providing support to his family and taking the necessary measures.
“We reaffirm our commitment to fully cooperating with the competent authorities for the proper clarification of the events.”
Off the stage, Sasaki was an architect and urban planner.
He is survived by wife Mariana, who he had been married to for just 11 months.
Friends and colleagues of the artist described him as a very talented performer with an enormous passion for music.
Pal and singer Adriano Freitas told local media: “We were friends in daily life, beyond music.
“(He was) a super charismatic guy, his talent was incredible. He was the best singer and guitarist in Belem.
“A great friend, very family-oriented, attentive to his friendships, and to those who appreciated his work.”
He is being remembered as the “king of encores” – having once played for 12 hours straight, Adriano said.
Comedian and friend Natto Almeida said: “What will definitely stand out about Sasaki is his good heart, very polite.
“I think this will be the lasting mark he leaves behind.”
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Sasaki was electrocuted by an on-stage cable
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He’s being remembered by mates for his ‘good heart’
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He leaves behind newly-wedded wife Mariana
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