Ronnie Von Recalls Memorable Advice From Gugu Liberato

Ronnie Von Shares Poignant Life Lesson from Late Friend Gugu Liberato

“Life is too short!” This was the powerful reminder given by the late Gugu Liberato to his close friend Ronnie Von, a sentiment that continues to resonate years after Liberato’s passing.

During an appearance on the program Caldeirão on May 9, 2026, the singer and presenter Ronnie Von opened up to host Marcos Mion about his career and the deep personal void left by the loss of Liberato. When asked by Mion which celebrity—living or dead—he would most like to have lunch with, Von became emotional as he reminisced about his long-standing friendship with the legendary presenter.

The two shared a tradition of frequent lunches, where Liberato would always bring a bottle of wine. Von recalled with a smile that while Liberato wasn’t a wine expert, he always had a knack for picking the highest quality bottles. “He was a dear friend, and every now and then he would come have lunch with me. He didn’t understand anything about wines, but he always brought the best!” Von shared.

However, one particular lunch led to a piece of advice that would change Von’s perspective on living in the moment. During that visit, Liberato noticed that a bottle of wine he had previously gifted was still unopened. When Von explained that the wine was too exclusive and should be saved for a truly special occasion, Liberato countered with a simple but profound philosophy:

“Ronnie, always use your best silverware, your finest china, and drink your best wine. Life is too short!”

The conversation took a somber turn as Von recalled the moment he learned of Liberato’s death in 2019 following a domestic accident. He revealed that it was his lawyer, who lived near Liberato’s home in Orlando, Florida, who called to deliver the devastating news. The impact of the loss remains heavy for the presenter, who admitted that the grief is still “very hard, very tough.”

In a touching conclusion to the story, Von revealed a bittersweet detail: he still possesses the very last bottle of wine that Gugu brought to his home. To this day, he has not opened it, and he says he has no current plans to do so, keeping it as a final, preserved memory of a cherished friendship.

Ronnie Von revela conselho marcante de Gugu e relembra amizade Notícias da TV