Matheus Pavlak, a 19-year-old bodybuilder from Brazil, was found dead at his home after suffering a heart attack. The young man had transformed his body over the past five years, starting bodybuilding at age 14 to overcome obesity.
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Pavlak was a regular competitor in the category in Santa Catarina, Brazil, and had won the title of Mr. Blumenau last year. He also achieved good placements in recent regional competitions.
Pavlak’s death elicited emotional tributes from his former coach, Lucas Chegatti, who highlighted the young man’s brilliant potential and his pride in having trained him.
“The loss of a great friend, a spectacular guy who leaves us too soon, a tragedy that took us by surprise, he had a bright future ahead of him, a respected athlete… […] I was his first coach and I am very proud to have had the opportunity to take care of him like a son… […] May God comfort the family and watch over our boy”
The cause of death also sparked speculation about the use of anabolic steroids, with some users pointing out that Pavlak’s muscular definition seemed suspicious for his age, while others discussed the dangers associated with using these substances.
Pavlak’s death is part of a series of tragedies involving bodybuilders. Recently, a bodybuilder from Mallorca, Spain, died at 50 years old, and another Brazilian, known as Jonas Big, passed away at 29 due to Covid-19. Additionally, a Portuguese bodybuilder died in Cologne, Germany, at 46 years old. These deaths highlight the risks associated with bodybuilding and the health of the athletes involved.
Source: Mirror | Photos: Instagram (@matheus.pavlak) | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
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