Tales Soares died after collapsing on the runway (Picture: AP)

A model has died after collapsing on the catwalk during Sao Paulo’s Fashion Week in Brazil.

Tales Soares, 26, fell down during a show for clothing brand Ocksa and was tended to by a medical team at the scene.

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He was then rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead, organisers said.

The audience stated that they had thought Mr Soales’ fall was part of the show before medics rushed to the stage.


Local media at first reported that he had tripped over the straps on his shoes, which were over-sized as part of his outfit’s styling.

The model collapsed suddenly during the show (Picture: Brazil Photo Press / SplashNews.com)#

Audience members had not known if it was part of the show until medics flooded the stage (Picture: ENTERPRISE NEWS AND PICTURES)

He was rushed to hospital (Picture: AP)

He then started foaming at the mouth, causing professionals to rush to the stage.



Ocksa posted a statement on their Instagram stating that they were ‘deeply sorry’ upon hearing the news of Mr Soares’ death.

They said their thoughts were with his family and asked for prayers in ‘this moment of extreme pain’.

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