Mailson Araujo, a Brazilian bodybuilding influencer and rising pro, has died at just 35 years old … days before he was set to take the stage.
The muscleman died on Monday after suffering a medical emergency at his home in Alagoinhas, Brazil, according to reports, despite the quick action of his mother, a nursing tech, who immediately rendered aid — in addition to first responders.
Araujo was pronounced dead at the scene. His cause of death hasn’t been announced.
The medical emergency happened just hours after Mailson posted a set of photographs from the gym to his Instagram page … a post that has since become a place for family, friends, and fans to mourn.
The ripped athlete had built a strong following of more than 32,000 followers on IG, where he regularly posted intense training videos, progress pics, and fitness advice.
Before his death, Araujo — who earned his pro bodybuilding card in 2023 — was gearing up to compete in the Musclecontest bodybuilding competition on July 17 in Curitiba.
When he wasn’t throwing around big weights, Mailson was also a singer who performed at his local evangelical church.
R.I.P.
