Brazilian Influencer Lito Sousa Announces Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

On July 17, 2026, 59‑year‑old Brazilian aviation influencer Lito Sousa disclosed to his more than 2.5 million followers that he has been diagnosed with an intermediate‑aggressiveness adenocarcinoma of the prostate. He also reported a benign tumor in the rectum and said a surgery to remove the prostate cancer will take place in the coming weeks.

Sousa added that pre‑operative scans revealed a suspicious area in his right lung that will require another biopsy, and he has been experiencing persistent numbness in his left arm. He described the past months as physically and emotionally challenging but expressed readiness to share the situation publicly. In his announcement he urged men, especially those over 40, to undergo regular urological check‑ups, stating, "This can save your life if you find it early, just as I did."