Tragedy has struck as Brazilian TV heartthrob Thommy Schiavo, known for his role in the hit series Pantanal, has died at the age of 39 after a devastating fall from his balcony.The incident occurred on Saturday morning (July 20), when Thommy tragically fell from the second-floor balcony of his apartment in Cuiaba, the capital of Mato Grosso state.
Police confirmed that surveillance footage showed the actor sitting on the balcony before he met his untimely death. In a heartbreaking sequence of events captured on camera, Thommy was seen lying down on the floor before getting up, only to lose his balance and topple over the edge.
Earlier that evening, the star had been out drinking with friends at a local store before heading back to his residence.Thommy, who played the beloved character Joao Zoinho in Pantanal's second series, was discovered face down without any visible injuries.
His devastated father, Horacio Ramos, has since shared his profound grief. Speaking to TV Frontiera, his father shared: "It's a painful moment, it hurts so much that there's no way to explain it.
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