26.05.2026 00:30
Brazilian fitness influencer Gabriel Ganley, 22, who had 2.3 million followers, was found dead at his home in Sao Paulo. The sudden death of the young athlete, discovered motionless on the kitchen floor by a friend on May 23, was also confirmed by his sponsor. Authorities, who have launched an investigation, stated that at this stage, they are treating the incident as a 'suspicious death'.
22-year-old Brazilian fitness sensation Gabriel Ganley, who has a large fan base on social media, was found dead at his home in Sao Paulo. The sudden death of the young athlete, who has 2.3 million followers on Instagram, has caused great sorrow in the sports community and among his followers.
BODY FOUND ON KITCHEN FLOOR
According to information obtained from local media outlets, Gabriel Ganley's lifeless body was noticed by a friend who came to his home. After the friend, who saw the young influencer lying motionless on the kitchen floor, reported the incident, health and security teams were dispatched to the scene. Initial examinations confirmed that Ganley had died.
NO EVIDENCE OF MURDER, DEATH SUSPICIOUS
What caused the young athlete's death has not yet been clarified. Officials who launched an investigation into the matter reported that they are currently evaluating the case as a "suspicious death." However, it was stated that no evidence indicating murder or force was found at the home or scene at this initial stage. The exact cause of death will become clear after the autopsy.
PAST STEROID CONFESSION COMES TO LIGHT
Gabriel Ganley, who started bodybuilding at just 15 years old, confessed to his followers in his social media posts that he used anabolic steroids in the past to accelerate muscle growth. It is known that these substances, which boost performance and muscle mass in the short term, can lead to serious health risks in the long term, ranging from heart attacks and liver damage to hormonal disorders and depression.
Meanwhile, it was learned that the young influencer had to take a temporary break from podiums and competitions last year due to severe pneumonia.