[NYPost] A 97-year-old California man died at his own birthday party moments after dancing to the Bee Gees’ "Stayin’ Alive" — a "dramatic exit" that the fun-loving senior would have wanted.
Los Angeles baker Eden Malinoff, 24, revealed the remarkable story of Vito, her neighbor, after throwing him a Halloween-themed birthday bash last week.
In footage Malinoff posted to TikTok Monday, Vito was seen clapping, swaying and smiling, dressed in a black button-down shirt and dress pants, as the ’70s disco classic played.
The senior appeared to be having the time of his life before the celebration took a tragic turn and he suddenly died at the party, shortly after guests had sung "Happy Birthday" to him.
"This past week was Vito’s 97th brirthday and in true Vito fashion, he wanted to celebrate by throwing a Halloween birthday rager," Malinoff, who runs the cake and cookie business Baked, said.
"So of course I made him a cake. When I asked him the secret to living such a long life, he told me it was to never drink cheap liquor," she added, explaining that she made him a red wine chocolate cake in his honor.
The baker praised Vito for his youthful energy, saying he was a beloved member of her friend group despite being decades older than most of its members.
"If I learned one thing from Vito, it’s to never let your age stop you," Malinoff said.
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