Authorities in Brazil have ordered an autopsy of a bodybuilding champion who has died suddenly aged just 30.
Guilherme Henrique, known as Gui Bull, was a prominent figure in the sports and fitness community of Maringa, a city in the state of Parana.
His death was confirmed on Monday but the cause behind it has not yet been disclosed.
Henrique, who held a PhD in Biochemistry, was celebrated for his achievements in the Classic Physique and Classic Bodybuilding categories, securing five overall champion titles during his career.
At the time of his passing, he was pursuing a degree in Nutrition at the University Center of Maringá.
The Parana Fisiculturismo federation expressed deep sorrow over his death, stating: ‘Gui Bull was not just an athlete; he was a human being with a giant heart, who radiated energy and inspired everyone with his determination and sportsmanship.’
‘In this moment of pain and longing, we raise our thoughts and prayers to God, asking that He receive him in His arms and envelop him in His eternal light.
‘May faith comfort the hearts of family and friends, bringing peace and serenity to face this difficult loss.’
Guilherme Henrique, known as Gui Bull, was a prominent figure in the sports and fitness community of Maringa, a city in the state of Parana
Henrique, who held a PhD in Biochemistry, was celebrated for his achievements in the Classic Physique and Classic Bodybuilding categories, securing five overall champion titles during his career
Paying tribute to the late athlete on Instagram, PortugalGMCOnline said Henrique ‘established himself as an example of discipline and overcoming in sports’.
Dozens of fans flooded the comment section with messages of their despair.
One user wrote: ‘Go with God Gui… We love you’.
Another said: ‘Wow, so young!!! My sincere condolences to the family!!!’
The bodybuilder was also recognised for his academic accomplishments, holding a degree in Biology from the State University of Parana, and both a master’s and doctorate in Biochemistry from the State University of Maringa.
His burial is scheduled for Tuesday, May 6, at the Municipal Cemetery of Paranavaí, his family’s hometown.
It comes after a German Netflix star bodybuilder collapsed and died while on a gym treadmill last month.
Vittorio Pirbazari, 44, known for his villain role in Dogs of Berlin, passed away on April 2 with fellow actor and filmmaker Said Ibrahim taking to Instagram to confirm the tragic news.
Ibrahim announced the death of his friend, writing: ‘Vito had a soft heart like a ten-year-old’. According to the actor, Pirbazari may have suffered a heart attack while on the treadmill but this was not confirmed.
And in March, bodybuilder Jodi Vance died aged 20 following a heart attack.
Vance had been attending the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio to support athletes she coached at the time of her death on February 27.
‘Her heart stopped due to complications of severe dehydration. Despite all efforts by the hospital, they were unable to revive her,’ Vance’s family wrote on social media.
