Overview

• The 31-year-old died on October 3 after acute respiratory distress following months of complications that began after a March cosmetic procedure.
• In a September interview with Feed TV, he showed severe bruising and swelling and said a dermatologist was treating a serious post-procedure infection.
• Documents reported by local media indicate he filed a complaint at São Paulo’s 15th Police District naming Dr. Fernando Garbi and alleging crimes including illegal practice of medicine, fraud and grievous bodily injury.
• Dr. Garbi and his lawyer publicly deny responsibility for the infection and death and warned they will pursue civil and criminal action against those making accusations.
• Officials have not released investigative conclusions or a confirmed medical cause of death, and separate reports suggesting an unlicensed dentist performed the procedure remain unverified.