Brazilian Influencer Dies of Cardiac Arrest During Tattoo Procedure
Ricardo Godoi, a prominent auto influencer, passed away at 45 after complications from anesthesia during a tattoo session, with steroid use noted as a contributing factor.
- Ricardo Godoi, a well-known Brazilian auto influencer with over 225,000 Instagram followers, died during a tattoo procedure on January 20, 2025.
- He suffered a cardiac arrest shortly after being sedated under general anesthesia at Revitalite Day Hospital in Brazil, before the tattooing began.
- The death certificate cited 'anesthetic induction, respiratory arrest, and cardiac arrest' as the causes of death, with 'use of anabolic steroids' listed as a contributing factor.
- Godoi's family stated that he had not used steroids for five months and had passed health tests prior to undergoing the procedure.
- The tattoo studio and hospital both emphasized that all safety protocols were followed, and authorities are investigating the incident further.
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