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Streamers mourn Gaspi after fatal plane crash in Brazil

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz, known as Gaspi, died in a plane crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14, 2026.
  • The accident also involved American musician Oliver Tree.
  • Prominent streamers like Ibai Llanos and La Cobra expressed their grief and disbelief on social media, remembering Gaspi's charisma and their plans for future collaborations.

The digital community is mourning the unexpected death of Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz, widely known as Gaspi. He died in a tragic plane crash in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The accident also involved American musician Oliver Tree.

Gaspi's passing has sent shockwaves through the Spanish-speaking streaming world. Spanish streamer Ibai Llanos, famous for organizing "La Velada del Año," shared his disbelief and sadness on X, formerly Twitter. He recalled Gaspi's charisma and dedication during his athletic training in Seville, noting the young influencer's plans to expand his comedic productions in Europe during the upcoming summer season.

What an absolute disgrace. What absolute sadness. And what a shit life is sometimes. I don't even know what to say. Rest in peace, Gaspi. A big hug to all family and friends.

— Ibai LlanosSpanish streamer Ibai Llanos's message on X, formerly Twitter, expressing grief over Gaspi's death.

"What an absolute disgrace. What absolute sadness. And what a shit life is sometimes. I don't even know what to say. Rest in peace, Gaspi. A big hug to all family and friends," Llanos wrote.

Another prominent streamer, Lautaro del Campo, known as La Cobra, expressed his devastation during a live broadcast. He had been discussing future video plans with Gaspi just days before the accident. "I can't understand it, we were playing just a few days ago and planning new videos together," he said, visibly emotional, to thousands of viewers.

I can't understand it, we were playing just a few days ago and planning new videos together.

— La CobraArgentine streamer La Cobra's emotional reaction during a live broadcast upon hearing about Gaspi's death.

Argentine creators and platforms, including Luzu TV and Blender, have shared tributes and offered support to Gaspi's family. His authenticity and unique approach to digital entertainment in South America are being widely remembered. Spanish streamers like AuronPlay, El Rubius, and TheGrefg also joined the collective mourning, with AuronPlay posting on Instagram, "Lately life seems to be written by one of my greatest enemies. I can't take it anymore. Rest in peace both, I had a lot of affection for you."

The international impact of Gaspi's death underscores his significant influence in the digital space. Meanwhile, Brazil's Center for Research and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (Cenipa) is investigating the causes of the crash. Social media platforms are flooded with condolence messages for the late influencer.

Lately life seems to be written by one of my greatest enemies. I can't take it anymore. Rest in peace both, I had a lot of affection for you.

— AuronPlaySpanish streamer AuronPlay's Instagram post mourning the deaths of Gaspi and Oliver Tree.
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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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