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Faustão Seen Smiling in Rare Christmas Photo With Son

The family snapshot signals progress in his recovery following a series of major transplants.

Overview

  • João Silva shared the image on Instagram during the Christmas holiday, with outlets citing either late December 24 or the early hours of December 25 for the post.
  • The 75-year-old presenter appears smiling beside his son, whose caption joked about a relative resembling Robert De Niro.
  • Follower comments on the post expressed relief at his appearance and offered holiday wishes.
  • The appearance follows a complex medical course including a heart transplant in 2023, a kidney transplant in February 2024, and in August 2025 a liver transplant plus a renal retransplant at Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein.
  • The family also marked 17-year-old Rodrigo Silva’s high‑school graduation in recent posts, highlighting a return to routine family moments.