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Former Mister Universe champion Luis Vidal Butler <\/a><\/strong>is fighting<\/a> for his life after suffering a heart attack at his home in Mallorca. Menorca reported<\/a> that he became a well-known figure in Mallorca\u2019s bodybuilding scene after moving there in 1997, having grown up in Madrid, where his father, respected sports journalist Miguel Vidal Perell\u00f3 <\/strong>(Consell 1942\u20132021), built his career.<\/p>\n

According to Metro<\/a>, emergency services were called to the 57-year-old\u2019s residence in Cala Major,<\/strong> Palma, on the evening of March 21 after he began experiencing chest tightness before collapsing. Paramedics and police arrived shortly after 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

Local reports say responders spent <\/a>around 90 minutes attempting to revive him after he went into cardiac arrest at the property.<\/p>\n

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The reports state that Butler was stabilized at the scene before being taken to Son Espases Hospital<\/strong> in Palma, where he remains in intensive care.<\/p>\n

He is currently reported to be in critical condition.<\/p>\n

The situation escalated quickly, with his partner calling emergency services after his symptoms worsened. He is said to have begun coughing before losing consciousness.<\/p>\n

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According to a Metro report<\/a>, the incident came just hours after Butler shared a glimpse of his routine by posting footage of a gym workout on social media.<\/p>\n

The Spanish bodybuilder,<\/strong> who has more than 25,000 followers<\/a> on Instagram, has stayed consistently active online in recent years, often sharing updates centered on fitness, discipline, and healthy living.<\/p>\n

He also maintained a YouTube channel under the name PitbullButler, <\/strong>where he connected with followers beyond training, offering insights and commentary on a range of topics.<\/p>\n

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Fans Share Messages of Support as He Remains in Critical Condition<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Support has poured in from fans and friends following news of his hospitalization.<\/p>\n

\u201cGet better soon my friend. You are a great person,\u201d wrote Ivonne Moll Siles on social media.<\/p>\n

Renna Chaves added, \u201cSending you a lot of strength. I know God will help you get out of this.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGet well Luis, get better, I pray for you \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb \u2728,\u201d one supporter wrote.<\/p>\n

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Another added, \u201cLots of strength \ud83d\udcaa Luis! You\u2019ll pull through, you\u2019re a strong guy! Cheer up and see you again soon and well! \ud83d\ude4f\u201d<\/p>\n

The outpouring of encouragement reflects the impact he has had on those who have followed his journey, both on and off the stage.<\/p>\n

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Born in Madrid, Butler rose to prominence in bodybuilding, winning major European and world titles and earning the prestigious Mister Universe title.<\/p>\n

As he remains in critical condition, messages of hope continue to circulate from those who have followed his journey both on and off the stage.<\/p>\n

Prayers are pouring in for the bodybuilding icon, who remains in critical condition in the ICU at Son Espases University Hospital after suffering a sudden cardiovascular event at his home in Palma late Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n

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