Lito's Body Will Be Held This Friday in SP, Part of the Ceremony Will Be Open to the Public

Aviation influencer died at 59 after diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease; farewell will have a public period in the North Zone

Lito's Body Will Be Held This Friday in SP, Part of the Ceremony Will Be Open to the Public

TL;DR

  • Influencer and aviation expert Lito Sousa passed away at 59 due to Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.
  • His wake will be held on Friday, February 2nd, in São Paulo's North Zone, with a public viewing from 9 am to 12 pm.
  • Sousa was a prominent communicator on aviation, known for his accessible explanations on his YouTube channel 'Aviões e Músicas' which has over 3.5 million subscribers.
  • He had a career of over three decades in the aviation industry, working as an aircraft mechanic and in maintenance and safety roles before becoming a pilot.
  • His wife, Mila Seidl, shared a heartfelt farewell on social media, describing the family's difficult journey with his illness.
  • The family also developed the 'Lito Academy' offering courses and consulting, including a program for those with aerophobia.