Who is Gabriel Ganley, bodybuilding athlete who died at age 22

Bodybuilding athlete and influencer from Rio de Janeiro Gabriel Ganley died this Saturday (23) at the age of 22.

The information was confirmed by Integral Médica, a sports supplement company of which the athlete was part.

In a statement, Integral mourned his death.

"Today the pain speaks louder (...) we lost much more than a talented and dedicated athlete, with a bright future ahead of him. We lost a sports influencer who inspired thousands of young people daily with his energy, discipline and authenticity. Ganley left his mark wherever he went. His charisma, his presence and his passion for life will remain alive in the memories of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him and walking alongside him", says an excerpt from the note.

According to CNN, Ganley was found dead in his apartment in the capital of São Paulo.

Carioca, the "little baby", as he was known, gained notoriety with young audiences sharing his training routine and diet.

On social media, he had more than a million and a half followers.

Before starting to record videos for the internet, he studied Physical Education at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ).

Currently, Ganley was preparing to compete in the Musclecontest Brasil, which takes place in July, in Curitiba (PR).

Source: CNN