Soccer Influencer Aelton Santys Dies at Age 33

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• Aelton Silva dos Santos, a Brazilian content creator, died on March 30 at age 33

• He was known for sharing comedy content, promoting events in Salvador and commenting on local soccer matches

• Esporte Clube Bahia — a soccer club based in Salvador, Brazil — confirmed Dos Santos’s death in a tribute post on Instagram, remembering the internet personality for his love of the sport and his social media presence, noting that he is survived by a wife and son

Aelton Silva dos Santos, a Brazilian content creator, died on March 30. He was 33.

Esporte Clube Bahia — a soccer club based in Salvador, Brazil — confirmed Dos Santos’s death in a tribute post on Instagram, remembering the internet personality for his love of the sport and his social media presence, noting that he is survived by a wife and son.

“We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends during this time of profound grief,” the statement concluded.

On his Instagram account, where he had over 33,000 followers, Dos Santos was known for sharing comedy content, promoting events in Salvador and commenting on local soccer matches. According to his Instagram bio, he also worked for DS Models, a casting agency.

He seemingly last updated his account on March 28, sharing a post in collaboration with the account Tome-lhe Festa, which often posts about upcoming events and parties.

In the comments, fans posted tributes to the late internet star.

“Rest in peace,” wrote one.

“Tell me it’s a lie 😢😢😢” penned another.

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“He really helped me out a lot back when I was pursuing a modeling career,” shared a third. “Go in peace, and with God, Aelton. 🙌🤍”

A funeral service is scheduled for 3 p.m. on April 1 at Brotas Cemetery in Bahia, Brazil, per local outlet g1.

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