Lito Sousa fell for Faustão's prank before fame

Influencer Lito Sousa, who died on Thursday (1st), aged 59, in São Paulo, participated in a joke of the Domingão do Faustão around the 2000s, before becoming known on the internet. The record re-circulated in December 2025, when Lito himself shared the video on his social networks.

Joselito Geraldo de Sousa, known as Lito Sousa, was one of the main Brazilian influencers specialized in aviation. An aircraft mechanic with more than 36 years of experience in the sector, he has worked in companies such as Varig, Transbrasil and United Airlines. His professional trajectory led him to create content about the aeronautical universe, winning millions of followers.

The bank that moves

In the video, the host Fausto Silva invites the duo Gian & Giovani to choose one of the games shown by the program. The singers opt for the bench that moves, installed on a street to surprise those who sit on it. Lito appears among the people who have fallen into the "trap" set up by the production of the program.

The scene shows the then young mechanic being caught off guard by the moving bench, tearing out laughter from the audience. The participation occurred in a period prior to his national projection as an aviation expert. At the time, Lito was not yet a public figure, but the record remained as a fun reminder of his youth.

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Repercussions on social networks

In December 2025, the influencer again shared the record on Instagram and Facebook. At the time, he played with his own participation in the attraction. "To relax this second morning, did you know that I've fallen into a Faustão prank?" he wrote.

The publication generated engagement among followers, who commented on Lito’s good humor even in the face of the delicate health diagnosis. The video served as a moment of lightness amid the treatment routine. The interaction strengthened the influencer’s connection with their virtual community.

Diagnosis and fight against diseases

In 2026, Lito began sharing with followers information about health problems. After revealing a diagnosis of prostate cancer, he was diagnosed in August with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare and progressive neurodegenerative condition. The disease is caused by abnormal proteins in the brain and has no cure.

According to a study by the Ministry of Health, the disease had 547 confirmed cases in Brazil between 2005 and 2021. The condition is extremely rare and rapidly evolving, affecting motor and cognitive functions. Lito maintained transparency on the board, updating fans about each stage of the treatment.

Death and Farewell

Family members and the Albert Einstein Hospital, where Lito was hospitalized, confirmed the death of the influencer on Thursday night. In an Instagram post, his wife Mila Seidl wrote: “A big hug and until the next flight. It was an honor to travel with you. I love you. Always." He leaves a 7-year-old son.

The body of Lito will be veiled this Friday (2) in the North Zone of the capital of São Paulo. There will be a space open to the public, from 9am to 12pm, at Avenida Braz Leme, 2,594. Family and close friends can say goodbye at a reserved location.

Legacy in aviation

Lito Sousa has built a solid career as an aircraft mechanic, going through major airlines. Its expertise has made it a reference for enthusiasts and industry professionals. On social media, he uncomplicated technical topics, bringing the public closer to the aviation routine.

The death of the influencer generated commotion among followers, colleagues and admirers. The video of Faustão’s prank became a symbol of his trajectory, showing that, before the fame, Lito already collected curious stories. The record remains as a tribute to his good humor and simplicity.

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