Argentine influencer Gaspi died in Brazil helicopter crash; resurfaced interview highlights bond with mother

Argentine social media personality Gaspar Prim Díaz, widely known as "Gaspi," died at age 23 in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. The accident involved two helicopters and also claimed the life of fellow Argentine Lucas Vignale and four other individuals.

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I wanted to come with my mom because I like the idea of showing myself with her. We've never been anywhere together, and I think it's good for people to know that I have her and we love each other.

The news sent shockwaves through Gaspi's followers, who had embraced his edgy and irreverent humor. As tributes poured in, a 2025 interview with his mother, Michelle, on the radio program "Todo Pasa" gained significant attention. In the interview, Gaspi expressed his desire to appear with his mother to show their bond, acknowledging their love for each other.

Michelle, a teacher and mother to Gaspi and his two older brothers, recounted the family's frequent relocations during Gaspi's early years. They lived in Tigre, then moved to La Serena, Chile, before settling in Avellaneda. She described how she managed their difficult circumstances, often shielding Gaspi from their financial struggles. "That's the magic of mothers: maybe we had nowhere to stay, and I didn't even realize it. She handled it all," a visibly moved Gaspi said in the interview.

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That's the magic of mothers: maybe we had nowhere to stay, and I didn't even realize it. She handled it all.

Gaspi began creating content with a phone and microphone at age 13, initially for fun. His mother played a crucial role in his career, even renting an apartment for him in Microcentro when he decided to live alone at 17. This independence fostered the creativity that led to his viral videos. Michelle recalled Gaspi's early, sometimes provocative, content, joking that she would protect him from any backlash. "When he told me he had a problem, I told him: 'I trust you.' I fully trust him. I know he will always be okay," she stated, reflecting on their journey together.

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When he told me he had a problem, I told him: 'I trust you.' I fully trust him. I know he will always be okay.