Brazilian aviation commentator and influencer Lito Sousa died in São Paulo at the age of 59, according to G1. His death followed a diagnosis of a rare disease, the outlet reported.
Sousa built a public profile as an aviation specialist, gaining recognition through YouTube, according to Estadão. UOL and GZH also reported his death at 59.
Terra reported that the condition behind his death was Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, describing it as an illness with no cure. The reports did not include further details about when he was diagnosed or where he was treated.
Sousa's work centered on aviation, a subject he turned into a following on video platforms. Coverage of his death appeared across several Brazilian outlets on Thursday, reflecting the reach he had built in that space.
Details about memorial arrangements and any statements from his family have not been reported in the material available. Further reporting is expected to clarify the timeline of his diagnosis and how his channels will be handled.
