lito sousa, aviation expert and influencer, dies after rare disease diagnosis

Lito Sousa, an influencer and aviation specialist, has died in São Paulo following a diagnosis of a rare, incurable disease. Sousa was known for his public engagement with his condition, including explaining its implications to his young son.

His passing marks the loss of a prominent voice in the aviation community and a figure who shared his personal health journey with a wider audience. Sousa's openness about his illness brought attention to the challenges faced by individuals with rare and neurodegenerative conditions.