Reporter Caíque Verli, from TV Gazeta, a Globo affiliate in ES, dies. The body of reporter Caíque Verli de Sousa, found dead in the apartment where he lived, in the Jardim da Penha neighborhood, in Vitória (ES), dies this Friday afternoon (24), in Carangola, in the Zona da Mata of Minas Gerais. The wake began at 7am, in the Grupo Zelo chapel. The burial is scheduled for 4pm, at the Jardim da Paz Cemetery, also in the journalist's hometown. ? Click here to follow the g1 Zona da Mata channel on WhatsApp Caíque was 33 years old and had a degree in journalism from the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV). In Vitória, he began his career producing content for Rede Gazeta's printed and digital media outlets. He was also a reporter for CBN Vitória radio and, in recent years, he worked as a reporter for TV Gazeta. In addition to reporting for the news program Gazeta Meio Dia, he collaborated daily with g1 and produced exclusive content for the portal based on findings made for the news program. Journalist Caíque Verli, from TV Gazeta, in Espírito Santo Reproduction The Civil Police are investigating whether the death is related to a seizure. Investigations carried out at the scene indicate that he may have died due to health reasons. UFV mourns death of former student In a statement, UFV mourned the death of the former student, who studied journalism at the institution between 2011 and 2015. "He was always a partner of the course, having shared his experience and professional experience in several lectures and moments of integration between students. Remembering with affection Caíque's friendship and commitment, teachers, technicians and students of the course express our feelings to his family and other friends", he said. Several authorities and institutions, mainly in Espírito Santo, also mourned the reporter's death. Among them are governor Ricardo Ferraço, the president of the State Legislative Assembly, Marcelo Santos, the Espírito Santo Court of Justice (TJES) and the Federal Highway Police (PRF). The editor-in-chief of TV Gazeta, g1 ES and ge ES, Bruno Dalvi, highlighted the journalist's commitment. "Caique was a journalist very committed to his work, responsible, and cultivated good sources, especially in the area of ??public security, where he was recognized for his work. He was a happy, lively young man, loved by all his colleagues. Today is a difficult day for us, in the newsroom, but we will honor his memory in the way he believed most: by doing Journalism! Caique was a reporter, and a reporter has the noble mission of informing. That is what we will do, even if with a broken heart, with the same commitment he always had." About death Caíque Verli was found lying on the floor of the apartment where he lived, in Vitória, on Thursday morning (23). As he did not arrive at work at the usual time, colleagues tried to contact him by phone, but did not receive a response. Then, a TV Gazeta team went to the reporter's residence and found the journalist there. According to information from TV Gazeta, he felt ill, but was unable to ask for help. According to close friends, the reporter had cases of seizures, but had not reported seizures in at least the last six months. Images from the building's surveillance cameras show that Verli arrived alone at the apartment around three o'clock on Wednesday afternoon (22). READ ALSO: Who was Natália Romualdo, journalist and anti-racism activist who died at the age of 29