Tales Soares collapses and dies at Sao Paulo Fashion Week
A Brazilian model has died on 27 April 2019 after collapsing on the cat way on the final day of Sao Paulo’s Fashion Week.
Twenty-six year-old Tales Soares, known as Tales Cotta, was walking the runway when he suddenly stumbled and fell as he was about to exit.
He fell when he turned to leave the catwalk, some in the audience have said that they thought the fall was part of the performance – before security ran on to assist.
He was rushed to Accident and Emergency in Brazil where tragically, doctors declared him dead.
“We are sorry for this loss and give our sincere apologies to Tales’ family.” Organizers added.
Local media reported “He had tripped over the straps on his shoes, which were over-sized as part of his outfit’s styling. He then started foaming at the mouth, causing professionals to rush to the stage”.
Ocksa, whose clothing he was modelling said “All the team of ocksa deeply regrets and is appalled by the news of the death of the model Tales. Our sincere condolences to Tales’ family and to the local agencies”.
“We ask our friends for prayers and good energies in this moment of extreme pain.”
The cause of death, at this stage, is unknown.
