“A great friend, very family-oriented, attentive to his friendships, and to those who appreciated his work.”He is being remembered as the “king of encores” – having once played for 12 hours straight, Adriano said.

Comedian and friend Natto Almeida said: “What will definitely stand out about Sasaki is his good heart, very polite.

“I think this will be the lasting mark he leaves behind.”