A renowned dancer and choreographer from the Brazilian version of Dancing with the Stars, Léo Blanco, was discovered deceased in his residence at the age of 47 in Curitiba. The exact cause of his death remains unknown.
Hailing from Cascavel, southern Brazil, Léo gained fame through his participation in the show Dança dos Famosos, akin to the popular program Strictly Come Dancing.
Mariana Xavier, an actress who partnered with Léo during the 2017 season of Dança dos Famosos, shared heartfelt sentiments on social media, highlighting Léo’s instrumental role in realizing their shared dance aspirations.
Leo, who had a lifelong passion for dance and also worked as a personal trainer, initially cultivated his love for dance while leading two dance troupes in university. His prominence soared following his involvement in Dança dos Famosos.
Aside from Mariana, Léo also danced with singer Luisa Sonza, achieving the ninth position before partnering with Lucy Ramos in 2020, who eventually clinched victory. Later, Reginaldo Sama took over his role on the show.
Devastated fans and friends flooded Léo’s social media platforms to honor his memory and express their sorrow over his untimely passing, recalling his amiable nature and meaningful interactions.
Léo delighted his followers with glimpses of his fitness journey through shirtless snapshots and gym videos, in addition to sharing moments from his leisure trips, including a recent visit to Rio De Janeiro.
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