At 45, Brazilian influencer Ricardo Godoi died while receiving anesthesia for a tattoo

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Ricardo Godoi died at the age of 45 on Monday January 20 during general anesthesia for a tattoo covering his entire back. The Brazilian influencer was the head of a business importing and selling luxury sports cars.

The influencer and content creator around sports cars Ricardo Godoi died during general anesthesia for a tattoo covering his entire back this Monday, January 20, 2025. Our American colleagues from People relayed the announcement of his death, after an Instagram post, published this Tuesday on his official account, made it public. “It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Ricardo Godoi, which occurred today at noon. At this moment of sadness, we sympathize with his family and friends, wishing them strength and comfort to overcome this irreparable loss. Information about the wake and burial will be communicated shortly. May the memory of Ricardo Godoi be remembered with affection and respect by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.“, we can read, in Portuguese, on a photo of the influencer in black and white, sitting on the hood of a sports car, published on his Instagram account this Tuesday, January 21.

Ricardo Godoi died before tattooing began

The Instagram star with 220,000 subscribers – born November 2, 1979 and who celebrated his 45th birthday only two months ago – leaves behind his wife Rafaela and his children. According to our colleagues at Peoplethe Brazilian “allegedly used a tattoo parlor to ink his body” et “the team chose to perform the tattoo at a hospital in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, and Godoi was placed under general anesthesia“. Although he had promised his fans that he would give his news that same afternoon, Ricardo Godoi died of cardiac arrest before the procedure even began. “He was quickly examined and a cardiologist was called to try to resuscitate him, unfortunately without success.” said the owner of the tattoo parlor – who clarified that his client was also a “very good friend” – in a press release relayed by our colleagues from Daily Mail.

Death of Ricardo Godoi: a police investigation is open

While the manager of the tattoo parlor assured that he had taken all the usual precautions, a police investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of Ricardo Godoi’s death. The forty-year-old, in addition to bringing together a large community on social networks, was at the head of a successful business importing and selling luxury sports cars. The Instagram post announcing his death is also accompanied by a caption praising his human qualities: “Today we say goodbye to Ricardo Godoi, an incredible person who left his mark on the hearts of all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His joy, his generosity and his light will remain present in our memories and in all the stories he helped to build. May he rest in peace. We extend our condolences to his family and friends.“.

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