On March 31, 2025, the bodybuilding world learned the death of fitness influencer Vittorio “Vito” Pirbazari. “Vito had a tender heart like that of a ten-year-old child… His death devastated and completely disoriented me”wrote a relative on social networks at the time of his death. According to Bildthe 44-year-old athlete reportedly collapsed in the middle of training. “It happened suddenly. You never know when it will happen“, added a director close to Vito. Other German media mentioned a heart attack on a treadmill.
Followed by nearly 100,000 subscribers on InstagramPirbazari announced on March 30 that he would resume training after a forced rest. Victim of a tear in his pectoral, he stayed away for three months and progressed cautiously. “I’m trying treadmill intervals, but since my legs aren’t completely healed, I’m taking it easy.”he explained. Beyond social networks, he made an appearance in the series Dogs of Berlin (Netflix, 2018).
Death of Gabriel Ganley: the influencer and bodybuilding star died at the age of 22
This Tuesday, May 27, the fitness world mourns the death of a new athlete. TMZ revealed that the Brazilian influencer Gabriel Ganley, followed by millions of subscribers on Instagram, has died. He was reportedly found Saturday morning in his apartment in São Paulo. “His body was discovered in the kitchen by a friend,” reports CNN Brazil. No obvious signs of violence were noted, but the authorities are investigating this death, which is considered sudden and suspicious. At this time, the official cause has not yet been determined.
The announcement was first made by one of its sponsors on Instagram, the food supplement brand Integralmedica, who welcomed “much more than a talented and dedicated athlete”, but an inspiring figure for thousands of young people. Over the years, the young man had built a large community thanks to his training videos, its content dedicated to bodybuilding and its motivational messages. He had more than 2 million subscribers on Instagram, more than a million followers on TikTok and nearly half a million on YouTube.
Danny Go in mourning: what did the son of the American influencer with millions of subscribers die of?
The American content creator Danny Go, followed by several million subscribers on YouTube, announced Thursday May 21 the death of his son Isaacaged 14. The teenager had been battling advanced oral cancer and a rare genetic disease, Fanconi anemia, for months. On Instagram, Daniel Coleman published a long, moving tribute: “Oh my sweet little boy. I have so many things to say, but I don’t know how yet. I miss you so much already, and the pain in my heart is too much for me to bear“he wrote in the caption of two photos.
He also praised his son’s courage throughout the ordeal. “As I look through the thousands of photos and videos from recent days, I am also filled with immense pride”. Evoking the battles waged by Isaac since childhood, he continues: “Your 14 years of life were strewn with pitfalls, but you overcame them all with so much courage… and you managed, despite everything, to keep this joy which characterized you so much”. The YouTuber concludes with particularly poignant words: “You truly had a unique spark, Isaac.” He will never forget it.
