Influencer Ricardo Godoi dies after receiving general anesthesia for huge back tattoo, leaving fans in shock

AN INFLUENCER has died on the operating table after receiving a general anesthetic for a huge back tattoo.

Ricardo Godoi, 45, went into cardiac arrest at a private hospital during the tattoo session – with doctors unable to revive him.

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The Brazilian influencer employed a tattoo studio who said they hired a private hospital with all the necessary equipment, staff and medicine to help him give him the massive ink.

Ricardo told his 218,000 Instagram followers in a message shortly before the tragedy: “I’m about to undergo a surgical procedure and won’t be back here until after 5pm.

A police investigation was underway today as officials look into the tragedy.

He died on Monday in the coastal city of Itapema in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina.

The owner of the tattoo studio who was to ink Ricardo said: “What happened was that at the beginning of the sedation and intubation he went into cardiac arrest.

“That happened before they even started tattooing him.

“He was quickly checked and a cardiologist was called to try to revive him, unfortunately without success.”

A message posted on Ricardo’s Instagram yesterday said: “It is with great regret that we inform you of Ricardo Godoi’s death yesterday at midday.

“At this painful moment, we show solidarity with his friends and family and wish them strength and comfort to overcome this excruciating loss.

“Let Ricardo’s memory be remembered with affection and respect by those who had the privilege of knowing him.”

Another touching tribute read: “Today we say goodbye to Ricardo Godoi, an incredible person who left his mark on the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

“His joy, generosity and light will remain present in our memories and in every story he helped build. May he rest in peace.”

The influencer had built a successful business selling luxury sports cars including Ferraris and Lamborghinis.

The tattoo studio hired by Ricardo said in a full statement: “Ricardo would be getting a full back tattoo done with us under general anaesthetic, sedation and intubation.

“To do this, we hired a private hospital with all the staff, equipment and anesthetics necessary for the safety of the procedure.

“We also employed a doctor with a specialty in anesthesiology and experience with intubation, whose documentation was approved by the hospital.

“Blood samples were requested in advance which showed no explicit risk of performing the procedure. Ricardo signed the consent form regarding the risk of the procedure.”

The hospital where he died has been named locally as Dia Revitalite Hospital.

Ahead of his funeral friend Eduardo Razuk said: “I spoke to him in the morning. Unbelievable, none of us expected it.

“He is already in my prayers, Godoi was certainly an enlightened person.”

Another said: “An incredible person. He treated people so well, always with enthusiasm. Rest in peace. You helped many people achieve their dreams.”