Thousands of fans gathered at the Obelisco in Buenos Aires on June 20, 2026, to honor YouTuber Gaspi [5].
The event marks the public mourning of a prominent digital creator whose sudden death has resonated across Argentina and Brazil. The gathering served as a focal point for a community of followers to grieve the loss of a figure known for his influential online presence.
Gaspi, whose real name was Gaspar Prim Díaz, died at 23 years old [1]. His death occurred on Sunday, June 16, 2026, following a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil [6].
During the tribute, the YouTuber's mother, Michelle, spoke to the crowd about her grief. "Todavía no lo puedo creer," she said [2]. She expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, noting that the fact that people remembered her son was significant. "Que recuerden a mi hijo ya es un montón," she said [1].
Michelle also shared a reflection on her son's final moments, stating, "Se fue envuelto en amor" [3].
Reports on the size of the crowd varied among news outlets. Some reports described the gathering as a multitude of followers [4] or thousands of fans [2]. However, a video report from TN indicated the attendance was approximately 100 people [1].
The Obelisco, a national monument in the heart of Buenos Aires, has frequently served as a site for massive public demonstrations and tributes, making it a symbolic location for the community to say goodbye to the young creator.
“"Todavía no lo puedo creer"”
The scale of the tribute, despite conflicting reports on attendance numbers, underscores the significant cultural impact of digital influencers on Gen Z in Latin America. The use of a national landmark like the Obelisco for a YouTuber's memorial highlights the shift in how public grief is manifested, moving from traditional celebrity figures to independent content creators.
