Brazilian singer Ayres Sasaki passes away after being electrocuted onstage

Brazilian rock musician Ayres Sasaki passed away on July 13 during a live performance in Salinopolis Para, Brazil. Local media reports indicate that the 35-year-old singer was electrocuted after hugging a wet concertgoer who had come onstage.

Sources added that the physical contact with the fan malfunctioned nearby electrical equipment, delivering a lethal electric shock to the singer. Attempts to resuscitate him were ineffective, and the musician passed away on the spot.

The incident occurred at the Solar Hotel, where hotel management released a statement on July 14 confirming cooperation with authorities in the ongoing investigation. "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,” the statement read.

Ayres' aunt, Rita Matos, who witnessed the concert, told local media, “We're still piecing things together. The show's schedule was changed, and we're contacting those who were with him to understand the full picture.”

Ayres is survived by his wife Mariana. According to sources, they tied the knot 11 months before the tragic incident. Mariana took to Instagram to share a note, which read, "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. I haven’t been able to read all the messages yet, but as I feel better, I will respond to each one. Thank you.”

This tragedy follows the 2023 on-stage death of Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, who collapsed at a private event at the age of 30.  Henrique was rushed to a nearby clinic but pronounced dead.