Singer dies after being electrocuted during gig

A Brazilian rock singer has been killed in freak circumstances after being electrocuted during a concert.

Ayres Sasaki, 35, was reportedly performing at a hotel in Salinópolis, Pará, last Saturday (13 July), when a fan jumped on stage and hugged him while drenched in water, causing him to suffer an electric shock through a nearby cable. It was not known why the fan was sodden when approaching the musician.

Sasaki died instantly, with Istoe reporting that the case is now being investigated by Salinópolis police.

Pará Civil Police confirms witnesses are being spoken to and have requested reports from experts to assist the investigation.

“We reaffirm our commitment to fully cooperating with the competent authorities for the proper clarification of the events”

His aunt, Rita Matos, tells 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.”

According to the Mirror, Sasaki was dubbed the “king of encores”, having become renowned locally for playing shows for up to 12 hours straight.

A statement by The Solar Hotel, which hosted the gig, reads: “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.”

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