Is Brazilian former footballer, Ricardo Kaka Leite dead? Here is a fact check about the same. Read on to know more.
Is Brazilian former footballer, Ricardo Kaka Leite, who was born as Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, dead? In the past few days, there have been varied social media posts claiming that the former footballer passed away at the age of 43 due to heart-related complications. There were reports stating that the AC Milan star, Kaka, passed away because of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) complications. However, did Ricardo Kaka really pass away?
Reports on social media stated that Kaka had a rare genetic heart condition and that his family, in a heartbreaking statement, stunned his fans and the football community with the news of his demise. However, a recent report by Zee News revealed that these claims were false and no credible news outlets have verified the information. The report stated that Kaka was fine and just became a part of a celebrity death hoax news which circulated on social media. A look at Ricardo Kaka Leite's social media accounts will reveal that no official statement regarding his death has been released.
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Threads have posts related to Kaka's alleged demise. All the claims are false related to the footballer who likes to stay away from the media light. Graphic tributes with condolence messages spread like wildfire. These claims were all things false as no major publication had reported on the same.
For the unversed, it was reported that Kaka passed away because of Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. For those who do not know, it is a condition where the heart muscle thickens abnormally and can lead to irregular heartbeats, fatigue and sudden cardiac arrest. It is rare, but it is one of the top causes of sudden death in healthy adults, especially athletes. Fake news reports and social media posts stated that Kaka had got an acute cardiac arrest that had become very fatal. Hoax and fake reports also stated that Kaka's doctor's were monitoring his health condition for like many years. He was advised to get regular check-ups and take care of his physical exertion activities. Despite the same, he suffered a cardiac arrest, which took his life. Netizens even commented, "May his gentle soul rest in peace with the Lord." A user wrote, "Is it true? hope this is fake."
Ricardo Kaka Leite was born back on April 22, 1982 in Brasilia, Brazil. He had become one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation. The midfielder had started off his career with Sao Paulo FC before he made a high-profile move to AC Milan, Italian Giants, back in 2003. It was in Milan that Kaka became a world-class footballer and also helped the team win the UEFA Champions League back in 2007. He also won the Ballon d'Or Award, which is an honour given to the world's best player. Kaka's career has been marked with brilliance, determination and skills. He was instrumental in Brazil's international success, including the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Fans have known Kaka not just for his incredible playing skills but also for the sportsmanship and humility he has shown on the ground.
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