Papa Giorgio with Jordi Wild. (X/@JordiWild)
The Spanish YouTuber Jordi Wild announced this Tuesday the death of his father, Jordi Carrillo de Albornoz Navarro, known as Papa Giorgio. The news was shared by the YouTuber through X (formerly Twitter). “This is the most difficult thing I have had to write in my life, a nightmare that I find difficult to accept, but I have to announce that my father has passed away,” he wrote this afternoon.
Papa Giorgio had become a recurring figure in The Wild Project videos and podcast, where he made sporadic appearances with his son. In the text, the podcaster from Manresa, whose full name is Jordi Carrillo de Albornoz Torres, has not specified the details about the cause of death, since, as he has reported, it was something “totally unexpected.” “You know that I value my privacy a lot, but without going into many details, it was something totally unexpected and that kept us in suspense for days, until, in the end, its flame went out,” he said.
Throughout his message, the creator highlighted the figure of Papa Giorgio, describing him as “the most wonderful person who has ever existed, a father and husband of 10, and my best friend.” Jordi stressed that, in addition to the personal void it leaves him, his father was also loved by his audience, who “had him on a pedestal.” In that sense, he expressed that the affection that the followers showed to his father is a reason for gratitude. “I miss him very much and I know that many of you also loved him a lot; that dad Giorgio was important and you had him on a pedestal. He also loved you, his Internet users, very much,” he remarked.
Jordi Wild with his parents (X/@JordiWild)
As a result of what happened, Jordi Wild has decided to take a brief break from social media activity and recording new content. “I’m going to take a few days off to be with my mother and because right now I don’t have my head focused on recording, but I hope to return soon, since I know that being busy will do me good,” he explained. “My parents are a pillar, and I don’t know how I’m going to get through this, but I know that he would want us to move forward. And we will try that,” he added.
Papa Giorgio’s impact on the Jordi Wild community goes beyond his appearances on The Wild Project, where he was interviewed on his channel in July 2021. Last year, Papa Giorgio published a book titled Papa Giorgio’s Tales last year. Giorgio, in which he shared anecdotes and personal memories that marked his life. “How an anonymous man had a son like Jordi Wild and overnight he also unintentionally became a social media phenomenon,” reads the synopsis.
Under the publication in which Jordi Wild announced the event, other YouTubers and streamers have offered their condolences. “A big hug for you and your family Jordi,” wrote El Rubius. “Your father was a crack, a legend on the internet. A hug, Jordi,” added WillyrexYT.
