Model collapses and dies on catwalk
A paramedic with collapsed model Tales Soares. Photo: AAP
A 26-year-old male model has died after collapsing on the catwalk at Sao Paulo Fashion Week.
Model Tales Soares fell during a show for the brand Ocksa on Saturday, the final day of the event.
Brazilian daily newspaper Folha de S Paulo reported he tripped on his shoelace.
He was tended to by paramedics and taken to hospital but could not be revived.
According to the BBC, the audience initially thought Soares collapse was part of the show. But the other models looked on in horror as firefighters rushed to his aid and carried him from the stage.
Organisers confirmed the model’s death on Twitter but did not give any details.
“We’re sorry for his loss and send our deepest condolences to Tales’ family,” the statement said, adding they were providing “all necessary assistance at this sad time”.
Footage circulating on social media shows Soares walking to the end of the catwalk and turning back before staggering and falling.
Hours earlier, he had posted pictures on his Instagram account about the fashion event.
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