Argentine YouTuber Gaspi dies in Rio de Janeiro helicopter crash

Gaspar Prim Díaz, an Argentine YouTuber widely recognized by his online alias Gaspi, tragically died on Sunday morning in Rio de Janeiro when the helicopter he was traveling in collided with another aircraft and crashed. The 23-year-old had achieved significant popularity through his unique brand of bizarre humor and street interviews, amassing a large following on platforms like YouTube and Instagram.

The collision occurred in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area, and Brazilian police confirmed Gaspi was among the passengers. The accident resulted in the deaths of five other people, including American singer and producer Oliver Tree and Argentine audiovisual director Lucas Vignale. The news has sent shockwaves through the online content creator community.

Gaspi, born in Argentina on December 28, 2002, became known for his street-level reporting and urban chronicles, often characterized by uncomfortable or politically incorrect questions. He was easily identifiable by his signature black microphone wrapped in electrical tape. After a hiatus from social media, he returned in 2024 with an intimate video titled “La vuelta de Gaspi,” where he candidly discussed his struggles with mental health.

More recently, Gaspi, an enthusiast of boxing, had expanded his international profile with his confirmed participation in the massive streamer boxing event, La Velada del Año V, organized by Spanish influencer Ibai Llanos. He was scheduled to fight content creator Perxitaa in the ring. Eight months prior, Gaspi had shared a documentary on his YouTube channel, which had nearly three million subscribers, detailing his experience at the event, calling it one of the most incredible experiences of his life.

Jordi Wild, a collaborator, expressed his shock on social media, stating, “It seems the news is confirmed: Gaspi has passed away today. An absolute tragedy. I had the good fortune that Gaspar chose me for the first time in his life to show the person, not the character, on the internet. And there we saw a young, introverted, shy boy…” Fans flooded the comments sections of his YouTube channel with farewell messages, with one user, Javier Rosas, writing, “Rest, Gaspi. I still can't believe it.” Another commenter, Bati28, shared, “This guy appeared during a very sad time in my life. He meant a lot to me, I even watched La Velada just for him. May he rest in peace.”

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It seems the news is confirmed: Gaspi has passed away today. An absolute tragedy. I had the good fortune that Gaspar chose me for the first time in his life to show the person, not the character, on the internet. And there we saw a young, introverted, shy boy…