Influencer Dies at Age 45 After Going Under General Anesthesia for Back Tattoo Procedure

Mar. 15, 2025

Ricardo Godoi,.Photo:Ricardo Godoi/Instagram

Ricardo Godoi/Instagram

Brazilian auto influencer Ricardo Godoi died at age 45 during an extensive procedure to get a full back tattoo.

The Instagram star — who had over 220,000 followers at the time of his death — reportedly hired a tattoo studio to ink his body. The team opted to carry out the tattoo in a full hospital setting in the Santa Catarina state of Brazil, and Godoi was sedated with a general anesthetic.

Ahead of the procedure, he told his social media fans that he would return to posting that afternoon. Godoi was on the operating table when he went into cardiac arrest on Monday, Jan. 20. According toan Instagram post announcing his death, he died at 12 p.m. that day.

Police are said to be investigating Godoi’s death.

Ricardo Godoi.Ricardo Godoi/Instagram

Godoi — who was married, per his Instagram bio — regularly posted content about luxury cars. He also acted as CEO of his own business, Godoi Premium Group.

The update shared on his page stated that information about his wake and burial would be released soon.

The caption continued in Portuguese, “His joy, generosity and light will continue to be present in our memories and every story he helped build.”

source: people.com