Marcos Pontes mourns the death of Lito Sousa: ‘He left a very positive legacy’
Graduated in journalism from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, he has been covering politics in Brasília for two years. He was a reporter for a TV Globo affiliate. He covered the 2024 US elections in Washington; the 2025 conclave in Rome; and COP30 in Belém.
TL;DR
- Senator Marcos Pontes expressed deep sadness over the death of Lito Sousa, creator of the 'Aviões e Músicas' YouTube channel.
- Pontes acknowledged Sousa's significant contributions to scientific dissemination and the training of aviation professionals.
- The senator revealed he tried to find treatment options, including experimental ones, for Sousa in Brazil and the US, but without success.
- Sousa, who died at 59 from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, was known for explaining aviation topics, analyzing accidents, and helping people overcome fear of flying.
- Pontes admired Sousa's ability to simplify complex technical subjects and inspire young people towards science and technology careers.
- The senator remembered Sousa for his cheerful personality, communication skills, humor, and energy, emphasizing his positive legacy.