A Brazilian actor died 16 days after accidentally hanging himself on stage, while playing the part of Judas Iscariot. An autopsy on Tiago Klimeck was underway today to pinpoint the exact cause of the 27-year-old's death.
Klimeck took part in an Easter Passion play on Good Friday in the southern city of Itarare. The script required the young actor to appear to commit suicide after his character was overcome with guilt about betraying Jesus Christ.
However the special harness he was wearing failed, and strangled him. He was left hanging for around four minutes, with fellow actors at first unaware of his condition.
Klimeck, who remained in a coma following the accident on April 6, died Sunday afternoon.
Investigators are examining the harness and other safety equipment from the theatre.
Herald Sun