Brazilian bodybuilder dies during competition in São Paulo
10:14 AM EDT, August 6, 2024
Antônio Leso Brás de Souza, a Brazilian bodybuilder, tragically died during a competition in São Paulo. Despite the immediate response of doctors on site, he could not be saved. The cause of death has been determined.
The Brazilian bodybuilder, Antônio Leso Brás de Souza, tragically died on August 3 during a competition in São Paulo. Doctors on site attempted to save him, but their efforts were unsuccessful. His wife, Yone Farias, confirmed that the cause of death was a heart attack.
Just before the competition, De Souza shared a video on social media expressing hope for a successful event. He optimistically spoke to his fans:
Everything is okay, folks, we're heading to the weigh-in. If God allows, everything will go well. We are lean, right? I think it shows on my face.
On August 6, the body of the bodybuilder will be transported to his hometown of Manaus, where the funeral will be held.
Touching words from the deceased bodybuilder's wife
De Souza's distraught wife posted a video where her husband smiles and flexes his muscles in front of the camera. In the post, she wrote:
Rest in peace. Although life has ended, my love for you will last forever. Your departure has left a void, but your memory will remain with me always.
De Souza had a large following on Instagram, amassing over 9,000 followers. He regularly shared posts about his intense workouts, pictures of his muscular and tattooed physique, and videos with his wife. He boasted of winning several trophies from 2020 to 2022 in his Instagram bio.
His death is a huge loss for the bodybuilding world, as well as for his family and fans who admired his career and accomplishments.
Not just Antônio Leso Brás de Souza
Another case is the death of George Peterson, known as "Da Bull." George died in October 2021, the day before a competition in Orlando, Florida. He was found unconscious in his hotel room by his coach, who stated that Peterson had died several hours earlier. George was an active competitor in the bodybuilding world and won many awards, including the Arnold Classic Physique in 2019.
