Lito Sousa: key obituary facts
Is Lito Sousa dead? Yes. Lito Sousa died on October 1, 2026, at age 59.
Cause of death: Lito Sousa's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Lito Sousa known for?
He was a Brazilian aviation specialist.
More about Lito Sousa
Born: 25 January 1967.
Gender: male.
Occupation: aircraft pilot, science communicator, YouTuber.
Also known as: Aviões e Músicas.
Occupations: YouTuber, pilot, mechanical engineer.
Years active: 2010–present.
Lito Sousa, a Brazilian aviation specialist known for his YouTube channel Aviões e Músicas, died on October 1, 2026, aged 59.
Born Joselito Geraldo de Sousa on January 25, 1967, he built a public following as an aircraft pilot, mechanic and aviation safety specialist, sharing explanations of flight and aircraft operations with a large online audience. Before becoming a pilot in 2021, he worked in technical and supervisory roles for airlines including Varig, Transbrasil and United Airlines, and he began his career in a training program with the Brazilian Air Force.
He also wrote the book Onde Morrem os Aviões and founded Lito Academy and the course Sem Medo de Voar.