Lito Sousa's wife spoke about why the couple's son was not present at the wake for the Brazilian television host, according to UOL Notícias. The funeral took place in São Paulo on Friday and was open to the public, InfoMoney reported.
Supporters marked the farewell with a Palmeiras flag and a banner carrying the message "It was great flying with you, dad," according to Estadão. The tribute referenced both Sousa's ties to the São Paulo football club and his work as a presenter.
Sousa died from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, CNN Brasil reported. The network said Brazil has recorded 547 cases of the condition. Veja Saúde published an explainer on prions, the particles linked to the illness, and how they affect the brain.
The public nature of the ceremony gave fans and colleagues a chance to pay their respects in person. The banner and club flag suggest his connection to Palmeiras was a defining part of how those close to him chose to remember him.
Details about the family's private arrangements, including the reason for the son's absence, came from his wife's remarks as reported by UOL Notícias.
What to watch next: further reporting on Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease figures in Brazil and any additional statements from Sousa's family.
