The news was announced by the Christian Figueiredo’s wife; the reason was not revealed
Bodybuilder Christian Franco Figueiredo has died at the age of 29. The information was confirmed by his wife, Viviane Torres, who did not say why. The burial is scheduled to take place on Tuesday (17), from 2.30pm, at the Valle dos Reis cemetery in Taboão da Serra.
Although the cause has not been revealed, Christian’s friends said that he had suffered complications after surgery. He then suffered a heart attack.
On social media, Viviane mourned the loss. The bodybuilder had been with her for 11 years. “God has gathered my love to him. A husband, son, brother, athlete who left an incredible legacy”, she posted.
In July, he had received a certificate giving him membership of the International Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation. He had more than 100,000 followers on social media.