Paulo Gustavo's mother shares grandchildren's reaction to tribute musical

Dona Déa Lúcia, 78, the mother of late Brazilian comedian Paulo Gustavo, recounted the emotional response of his six‑year‑old twins, Romeu and Gael, to the tribute show "Meu Filho é um Musical." The children watched the first act, then were escorted out before the final segment that portrays Paulo's death. Later, they whispered to their grandmother, "We know dad Paulo died," expressing a desire to see the whole performance. Déa Lúcia explained the twins were born in the United States in 2019 via IVF and surrogacy, using embryos created by Paulo and his partner Thales.

The anecdote was shared during her appearance on the TV program "Sem Censura," highlighting the family's ongoing connection to the musical that honors Paulo Gustavo, who died in 2021 from COVID‑19.