17/06/2026 04:04 - Entretenimiento
Un padre mayor deprimido sosteniendo una foto marco con imagen de un joven youtuber, en un entorno oscuro con lágrimas, representando dolor y pérdida familiar
Ricardo Héctor Prim, father of renowned Argentine YouTuber Gaspar 'Gaspi' Prim (23 years old), has broken his silence regarding the tragedy that has shaken the international streaming and entertainment community. In an interview with Clarín, one of Argentina's leading newspapers, he expressed profound grief over the loss of his son, who died on June 14, 2026, along with five other people in a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Gaspar 'Gaspi' Prim was a prominent Argentine content creator and YouTuber with nearly 3 million subscribers. Known for his humor and entertainment content, he was a beloved figure in Latin America's digital creator community. At just 23 years old, he was considered a rising star and influencer, having built his career from a young age.
Cultural Note: In Argentina, YouTubers and streamers like Gaspi have a massive cultural impact, often comparable to traditional celebrities, with dedicated fan bases and significant influence on youth culture.
With a broken voice, Ricardo described his son as someone who "managed to become a reference" and recalled that from a very young age he demonstrated exceptional talent for creativity and entertainment. "The character he played as 'Gaspi' was no longer him. He had grown up. The two Lucas who were with him were also super creative", he explained in the interview published on June 16, 2026.
The father emphasized that his son was going through his "best moment" professionally when the tragedy occurred. "He died in a very unjust way. The pain is for Gaspi, not for us. He was at his best moment. He was just 23 years old", he declared with deep sadness.
Important: According to the father, based on information provided to him, he does not believe the tragedy was an accident. "It wasn't an accident, it was an attack", Ricardo affirmed, although he did not specify who might be responsible or the motives. The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) of Brazil continues to investigate the causes of the incident and is also probing whether the helicopters were operating as clandestine air transport.
According to Brazilian aviation authority records, the PP-MAC helicopter, one of the aircraft involved in the collision, had a previous fine from July 2025 for lack of documentation. This background raises serious questions about the condition of the aircraft and the safety protocols followed by the operating company.
The accident occurred in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro around 8:59 a.m. local time on June 14, 2026. The two aircraft, identified as PP-MAC and PR-DJJ, collided in mid-flight for reasons still under investigation.
Juli Savioli, Gaspi's ex-partner in 2022, posted an emotional message on Instagram saying goodbye to the YouTuber. The streaming community also reacted with grief: figures like Ibai Llanos (a famous Spanish streamer) and Coscu (an Argentine content creator) expressed their condolences and remembered the creator who had won the affection of millions.
Cultural Note: Ibai Llanos and Coscu are major figures in the Spanish-speaking streaming world. Their reactions highlight the significant impact Gaspi had on the digital content community across Latin America and Spain.
Gaspar Prim had built a successful career on YouTube with his channel "Gaspi", accumulating nearly 3 million subscribers with entertainment and humor content. His charisma and creativity made him one of the leading figures in Argentina and Latin America's content creator community.
The tragedy generated a wave of solidarity on social media, where thousands of followers shared messages of support for the family. The Blender program announced a tribute for June 15 at 9 p.m. in memory of the victims.
Source: Telefe Noticias | Clarín
Alfredo S. Quiroga
