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YouTuber Dedeco dies at 33 in Rio de Janeiro
André Luiz Berbett Pinheiro Lopes, a prominent Brazilian digital influencer known as Dedeco, died on Wednesday, October 28, at the age of 33. The cause of death has not been disclosed by the family.
Dedeco was a major figure in the virtual football community, boasting over 1.1 million subscribers on YouTube. He specialized in content for video games such as EA Sports FC, eFootball, and Pro Evolution Soccer (PES). His professional career included a partnership with the Brazilian football club Flamengo in 2020 and collaborations with eBrasil, the eSports arm of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).
His wife, Fernanda Leite, confirmed the news via social media, expressing profound grief. The couple had recently married in September and had announced in early October that they were expecting their first child. A wake and funeral were held on October 29 at the Irajá Cemetery in Rio de Janeiro.
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André Luiz Berbett Pinheiro Lopes · Confederação Brasileira de Futebol · Dedeco · Fernanda Leite · Flamengo · Rio de Janeiro · eBrasil
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- [● 2 SOURCES] eBrasil, the eSports arm of the CBF, expressed condolences for his death. www.nsctotal.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] The couple announced they were expecting their first child in October. www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] André Luiz Berbett Pinheiro Lopes, known as Dedeco, died at age 33. www.nsctotal.com.br · www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dedeco was hired by Flamengo in 2020 to create content for football simulators. www.nsctotal.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] Dedeco's YouTube channel had over 1 million subscribers. www.nsctotal.com.br · www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Dedeco and Fernanda Leite married in September in Rio de Janeiro. www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The cause of death has not been disclosed. www.nsctotal.com.br · www.alagoas24horas.com.br · www.bahianoticias.com.br