This man enjoyed life to the fullest until his last moments, literally,
noted 24-year-old pastry chef Eden Malinoff following the death of a 97-year-old man known as Mr. Vito, who died during a birthday party in Los Angeles.
The birthday boy died suddenly shortly after dancing to a song by the Bee Gees.
97th birthday celebration and dancing to the Bee Gees hit
Mr. Vito threw a Halloween party to celebrate his 97th birthday in Los Angeles, California in a large company of friends.
The footage shows him energetically swaying his hips in a dark shirt and trousers, clapping, swaying and smiling, while a disco classic in Barry Gibb’s falsetto voice sounds from the speakers, and the baker is surprised by his youthful energy. Neighbor Eden baked Vito a chocolate birthday cake and the birthday boy was not without red wine.
After Vito danced to the legendary song Stayin’ Alive
, He briefly heard the guests sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Then, as he sat down, he closed his eyes and stopped breathing. The video of the dance garnered millions of views on social media before it was deleted.
Memories of friends and the secret to a long life
According to statements from those around him, Mr. Vito had health problems that people close to him had no idea were serious. He had some health problems, the severity of which we did not know. He died peacefully, accompanied by his favorite music,
his friend said, while pastry chef Eden added: He died peacefully with his favorite music. Rest in peace, legend!
The pastry chef also shared a memory of what the birthday boy answered when she asked him for the recipe for a long life. When I asked him the secret to living so long, he told me it was never drinking cheap alcohol., she said. She later added: And if I learned anything from Vito, it was the phrase ‘never let age stop you’.
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