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Diego, Son of Singer Lio, Dies in Apparent Suicide Near Paris Airport

The 21-year-old was found dead on March 2, with authorities investigating the circumstances of his tragic death by self-immolation.

Le fils de la chanteuse Lio retrouvé mort, immolé par le feu
Lio (au centre) s'est fait connaître pour plusieurs tubes dans les années 1970 et 1980.
La chanteuse Lio sur le plateau de l’émission «Vivement dimanche» de Michel Drucker, en 2001.
La chanteuse Lio.

Overview

  • Diego, the youngest son of singer Lio, was found deceased near Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport on March 2, 2025, with evidence suggesting self-immolation.
  • The family had reported Diego missing on March 1, describing him as being in severe psychological distress at the time of his disappearance.
  • Authorities confirmed Diego's identity through DNA analysis and found a gasoline canister near his body, supporting the hypothesis of suicide.
  • Diego was last seen at a gas station near the airport shortly after taking a taxi, having reportedly used his mother's bank card earlier that day.
  • An investigation has been launched to clarify the circumstances surrounding his death, with no evidence of foul play reported so far.