Tattoo studio speaks out following death of influencer who died after going under general anaesthesia for full back tattoo

The tattoo studio set to ink Brazilian car influencer Ricardo Godoi has addressed his passing with 'deep regret'.

On Monday (January 20), Ricardo Godoi - known for his posts to social media about luxury cars - passed away after allegedly going to get a back tattoo and going under general anaesthetic.

Earlier the same day, Godoi took to his Instagram to tell his over 200,000 followers he was 'about to undergo a surgical procedure' and would 'be back' on his platform 'after 4pm,' Mail Online reports.

The passing of the influencer was announced in a post to Instagram shared on Tuesday (January 21), a black and white image shared of Godoi alongside the statement: [Translation] "It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Ricardo Godoi, which occurred today at 12:00 p.m.

"In this moment of grief, we express our solidarity with his family and friends, wishing them strength and comfort to overcome this irreparable loss.

"Information about the wake and burial will be released soon. May Ricardo Godoi's memory be remembered with affection and respect by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. 02/11/1979 † 20/01/2025"

The caption added what an 'incredible person' the influencer was and how he's 'left his mark on the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him'.

"His joy, generosity and light will continue to be present in our memories and in each story he helped to build. May he rest in peace. Our condolences to family and friends."

And the owner of the tattoo studio has since spoken out, noting what a 'great friend' Godoi was and how the studio 'deeply regrets' his passing.

The owner of the studio reportedly told Mail Online that the influencer was set to have a 'full back tattoo done' with the studio 'under general anaesthetic, sedation and intubation'.

The studio says it 'hired a private hospital with all the staff, equipment and anaesthetic drugs necessary for the safety of the procedure' alongside hiring 'a doctor with a specialism in anaesthesiology and experience in intubation, whose documentation was approved by the hospital'.

"Blood tests were requested beforehand, which showed no explicit risk in carrying out the procedure. Ricardo signed the consent form regarding the risk of the procedure," the statement added.

The owner says Godoi 'went into cardiac arrest' 'at the beginning of the sedation and intubation' and 'that occurred before they even started tattooing him'.

The owner resolved: "He was quickly checked and a cardiologist was called in to try to revive him, unfortunately without success."

An investigation into Godoi's passing has reportedly been launched by authorities.

And it's not taken long for fans of the car influencer to flood to his profile to pay their respects.

One Instagram user said: "I can't believe it until now, but his stories with his kids yesterday at the pool, the situation is too punk."

"Doesn't seem real... Rest in peace to my brother! Much strength to the family!" another added.

UNILAD has contacted Brazil's Federal District for comment.

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