Host Faustãoleft family members distraught after being hospitalized
Fausto Silva, the well-known Brazilian TV presenter, is currently undergoing treatment at the Israelita Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, following a series of critical surgeries.
The 75-year-old, also known as Faustão, underwent a liver transplant on August 6 and a kidney retransplant on August 7, 2025. He had been admitted to the hospital since May 21, 2025, after being diagnosed with an acute bacterial infection and sepsis[1][2].
Prior to these surgeries, Silva had faced serious health challenges, including a heart transplant in 2023. The liver and kidney retransplants were necessary due to his ongoing health complications[1][5]. The São Paulo State Department of Health confirmed that he was registered in the State Organ Transplant System in May 2025, leading to these recent procedures[4].
Unfortunately, the infection in Silva's leg has worsened in recent days, although no additional information about the nature or cause of the infection was provided[3]. As of now, there is no report indicating his discharge from the hospital; the most recent updates confirm he is still under close medical care recovering from these complex surgeries[1][2].
The presenter has been away from TV since 2023, and his health issues have significantly impacted his family's life. Journalist Keila Jimenez reported on Silva's current health status for Hoje em Dia, Record[3].
On a separate note, Silva's son, João Silva, recently canceled a party scheduled for this Thursday (7/8), ahead of Fausto Silva's SBT debut[2].
[1] https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/saudavel/fausto-silva-realiza-transplante-de-fígado-e-rim-no-israelita-albert-einstein,f0586f4f730f6c10VgnCLD200000b332c8a0RCRD.html [2] https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2025/08/fausto-silva-realiza-transplante-de-rim-e-f-gado-no-israelita-albert-einstein.shtml [3] https://g1.globo.com/sp/sao-paulo/noticia/2025/08/fausto-silva-continua-hospitalizado-apos-transplante-de-rim-e-f-gado.ghtml [4] https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/cotidiano/2025/05/fausto-silva-entra-no-sistema-paulista-de-transplantes.shtml [5] https://www.uol.com.br/tv/noticias/ultimas/2023/09/10/fausto-silva-realiza-transplante-de-coracao.htm
- Fausto Silva's ongoing health journey includes not only his recent liver and kidney retransplants, but also a previous heart transplant in 2023, showcasing his need for varied therapies-and-treatments.
- Amid Fausto Silva's battle for family-health, his son, João Silva, recently cancelled a party, indicating a continued concern for his father's recovery.
- The health-and-wellness of Fausto Silva, a renowned television personality, has extended beyond his personal wellbeing, affecting the dynamic of his family-health and mental-health, as their lives have been significantly impacted during this challenging period.
