Arthur Aguiar’s Emotional Reaction to Lua Blanco’s Death During TikTok Live

On October 18, 2026, Brazilian actor and former Big Brother Brasil contestant Arthur Aguiar was abruptly informed of the death of his ex-girlfriend, actress Lua Blanco, while interacting with fans during a TikTok live stream. The news reached him through live comments, prompting a visibly shocked Aguiar to express disbelief: "Oxe. Como assim, gente? Não. Vocês estão de sacanagem, pô. Que isso, gente. Vou ter que sair aqui. Vou sair e volto depois, tá" (How so, guys? Are you kidding me? I’ll have to leave now but will come back later). He then promptly ended the live session.

Shortly after, Aguiar took to his social media to pay tribute to Blanco, who passed away at the age of 39 following a battle with cancer. In his heartfelt Instagram story, he shared a black-and-white photo from their last encounter, expressing gratitude for their final conversation: "Essa foi a última vez que a gente se viu... Que bom que ainda em vida tivemos a oportunidade de conversarmos e falarmos tudo. Que Deus te receba de braços abertos e conforte o coração de todos os que ficaram." (This was the last time we saw each other... I’m glad we had the chance to talk and say everything while alive. May God receive you with open arms and comfort the hearts of all who remain.)

Lua Blanco, well-known for her role as Roberta Messi in the 2011 series 'Rebelde', had been undergoing cancer treatment in her final months. Her siblings Daniel, Ana Terra, and Estrela Blanco announced her passing, highlighting the peaceful love surrounding her during that time. Daniel Blanco conveyed the family’s sentiments: "Ela se foi em paz, preenchida de amor e com a fé plena de que ia direto pras mãos de Deus." (She passed in peace, filled with love and full faith she was going straight to God’s hands.) The family requested privacy as they mourn their loss.

Aguiar was notably the first among the 'Rebelde' cast to publicly honor Lua Blanco’s memory. His spontaneous and emotional reaction during the live session offers a poignant insight into the personal bond they shared beyond their professional collaboration, marking a deeply human moment amid the tragic news.