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Grandpa Anésio dies at 88; influencer was from an Italian family.

A social media phenomenon alongside his grandson Caio, the elderly man from Rincão leaves behind millions of followers. His family confirmed his passing this Saturday.

Grandpa Anésio dies at 88 after cardiac arrest in Araraquara
Grandpa Anésio dies at 88 after cardiac arrest in Araraquara

The influencer Anésio Fiori, known as Grandpa Anésio[Name], died this Saturday, June 13th, at the age of 88. The family confirmed the death on the official social media accounts of the elderly man, who was hospitalized in an ICU in Araraquara, in the interior of São Paulo.

Grandpa Anésio suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest on Friday the 12th and underwent resuscitation procedures before being transferred to the hospital. surname of Italian originThe influencer was born in Rincão, in the interior of São Paulo state, a region marked by... Italian immigration.

The elderly man gained notoriety starting in 2021, during the pandemic, with videos recorded by his grandson. Caio FioriThe everyday scenes with her family earned her over 6 million followers on Instagram and the nickname "Grandpa from Brazil".

In recent months, Anésio has faced health problems. In March of this year, he fell at home, fractured his femur, and underwent surgery. His family followed his recovery and asked followers for prayers at various times.

In his farewell message, the grandson wrote that his grandfather "left marks of love, wisdom, and kindness wherever he went." The post garnered over a million likes in just a few hours, with tributes from fans and other content creators.

At the time of publication of this report, the family had not released information about the wake and burial. Anésio was married to Elza Mantovanelli.

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