A SINGER died on stage when he was shocked by electricity during a sound check.
The 35-year-old Brazilian rock star Ayres Sasaki died when a fan in wet clothes hugged him during a concert, causing an electric shock that killed him.
The singer died almost right away on stage when the wet fan hugged him.
After a few seconds, the musician got an electric shock and died right there in Salinopolis, Brazil, on July 13.
It’s still not clear how the wet fan got that way.
The police are looking into the death but haven’t said anything else.
While the investigation is going on, the singer’s family hasn’t said much.
Aunt Rita Matos told local media, “We know that his show was supposed to happen at a certain time and was moved up. But we are calling people who were with him at the time to find out what happened.”
“We will gather all the information in a statement that we will release to the press.”
The concert was being held at the Solar Hotel, which said they were sorry about the singer’s death.
A statement said, “We are fully committed to helping his family and doing what needs to be done.”
“We reaffirm our commitment to fully cooperating with the competent authorities for the proper clarification of the events.”
Sasaki worked as an architect and urban planner when he wasn’t on stage.
He left behind his wife Mariana, whom he had been married to for only 11 months.
People who knew the artist well said that he was a very talented performer who loved music very much.
Adriano Freitas, a friend and singer, told local media, “We were friends in real life, not just music.”
“He had a lot of charm, and his talent was amazing.” He could sing and play the guitar better than anyone else in Belem.
“A great friend, very family-oriented, attentive to his friendships, and to those who appreciated his work.”
People remember him as the “king of encores” because he played for 12 hours straight one time, Adriano said.
“What will definitely stand out about Sasaki is his good heart. He is very polite,” said comedian and friend Natto Almeida.
“I think this will be the lasting mark he leaves behind.”