Brazilian rocker Ayres Sasaki dies at 35 after being electrocuted while hugging wet concertgoer on stage

SALINOPOLIS, BRAZIL: Brazilian rock singer Ayres Sasaki, 35, died after getting electrocuted onstage in the resort town of Salinopolis, Para, on July 13.

According to several Brazilian media outlets, the star apparently died immediately from an electric shock after embracing a drenched concertgoer.

Salinopolis police have launched an investigation into Ayres Sasaki's death

Ayres Sasaki's contact with the fan caused a neighboring cable to jolt, resulting in a fatal electric shock, as per The Sun. 

The singer is survived by his wife, Mariana, a nurse, whom he married only 11 months ago. 

It is still unknown how the concertgoer got wet in the first place and the full extent of their injuries. Police in Salinopolis have launched an inquiry, and representatives of the Solar Hotel have stated that they are cooperating with the authorities.

The hotel also stated in an Instagram post, "We are fully dedicated to providing support to Sasaki family… We reaffirm our commitment to fully cooperating with the competent authorities for the proper clarification of the events. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ayres Sasaki's family and friends at this difficult time."

The rocker's 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."

Besides being a singer, Ayres was an architect. He was originally from Belem, the capital and largest city of Paraguay.

He began his career in the music industry in 2017 and performed with his band all across Parana, including opening for the venerable Sao Paulo hardcore group CPM 22 in 2021, as per Daily Mail.

Several Brazilian media publications, such as the magazine Istoe and the daily Correio Braziliense, claimed that the fan's drenched hug was what killed the musician.

However, other news outlets, including the regional publication Diario do Para, reported that Ayres was playing his guitar when the electrocution took place.

Tributes pour in for Ayres Sasaki following tragic death

Ayres Sasaki's friends and family honored him on social media following his tragic death from the freak accident. 

Filmmaker Raphael Macedo wrote on Instagram, "Always a wonderful person and loved by all. The divine plans no one explains but I am sure you would like to be remembered by your voice, joy and friendship!"

"An extraordinary person of friendliness and character, an exceptional music professional!" wrote the band RockON, as per PEOPLE Magazine.

Fellow singer Adriano Freitas paid tribute, writing, "We were friends in daily life, beyond music. A super charismatic guy, his talent was incredible. A great friend, very family-oriented, attentive to his friendships, and to those who appreciated his work."

Comedian Natto Almeida expressed that the musician's kindness off-stage will be equally remembered as his skill on stage, as per the New York Post.

Ayres' widow, Mariana, thanked everyone for their support in an Instagram Story. She wrote, "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," according to Istoe Gente. 

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