Choreographer Leo Blanco, 47, Found Dead at Home in Curitiba

Overview

• He was found dead on Friday, Jan. 9, at his residence in Curitiba, according to Brazilian outlet Terra.
• Authorities have not disclosed a cause of death or provided additional official details.
• Blanco, a native of Cascavel in Paraná, held a degree in Physical Education and built a career training dancers and artists.
• He gained national visibility on TV’s Dança dos Famosos, partnering with celebrities including Mariana Xavier, Luísa Sonza, and Lucy Ramos.
• In a social-media message, Xavier remembered their last meeting during Carnival 2025 in Salvador and said he had faced depression.