A 20-year-old comedy influencer has died in a horror crash outside a cemetery.
Alex Luan dos Santos Pereira, known online as Valioso, lost control of his car and slammed into a tree.
Police said the impact was so severe that the influencer “died instantly.”
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He was allegedly travelling at high speed, it is feared.
Four others – three women and a man – were also in the vehicle.
The crash happened on Saturday (4 Oct), as reported by Need To Know.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and took them to local hospitals in Jacobina, north-west of Salvador, Brazil.
Their conditions have not been revealed.
The wrecked car was towed from the roadside outside Jacobina’s Jardim da Saudade Cemetery and is now being examined by investigators.
Alex, who grew up in Jacobina but had since moved away, was back visiting his hometown for the weekend and had planned to return to Salvador the next day (5 Oct).
The popular creator was loved for his funny videos and light-hearted takes on everyday life.
At the time of his death, Alex had 1.3 million TikTok followers and 435,000 on Instagram.
The Jacobina Department of Culture paid tribute, saying: “A talented and charismatic artist, Valioso won the hearts of many with his authentic humour and lighthearted portrayals of everyday life.
“His creativity and joy left a lasting mark on Jacobina’s popular culture and on social media, where he spread smiles and memorable stories.
“At this difficult time, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and admirers, and reaffirm the city’s gratitude for the joyful legacy Valioso leaves behind.”
Alex leaves behind a baby daughter.
He was laid to rest in his hometown.
