{"id":24781,"date":"2026-07-15T18:52:08","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:52:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=24781"},"modified":"2026-07-15T18:52:08","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T18:52:08","slug":"mailson-araujo-cause-of-death-bodybuilding-influencer-dies-at-35-details-international-sports-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=24781","title":{"rendered":"Mailson Araujo cause of death: Bodybuilding influencer dies at 35, details | International Sports News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-132422403,imgsize-90073,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/mailson-araujo-cause-of-death-bodybuilding-influencer-dies-at-35-details.jpg\" alt=\"Mailson Araujo cause of death: Bodybuilding influencer dies at 35, details\" title=\"Mailson Araujo (Image Via Getty)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Mailson Araujo (Image Via Getty)\">Mailson Araujo (Image Via Getty)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brazilian bodybuilder and fitness influencer Mailson Araujo has died at the age of 35 after suffering a medical emergency at his home in Alagoinhas, Brazil, on Monday. His death came just hours after he shared new gym photos on Instagram.<!-- --> Local reports said his mother, who works as a nursing technician, gave him first aid before emergency teams arrived, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death has not been announced.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Mailson Araujo dies days before <keyword id=\"37597278\" type=\"General\" weightage=\"20\" keywordseo=\"Musclecontest-event\" source=\"keywords\">Musclecontest event<\/keyword> after medical emergency at home<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/>Mailson Araujo was preparing for one of the biggest moments of his bodybuilding career. He was scheduled to compete at the Musclecontest bodybuilding event in Curitiba on July 17, only a few days after the medical emergency that took his life.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>According to Brazilian media reports, the incident happened at his home in Alagoinhas. His mother immediately tried to help him and first responders also reached the scene quickly. Despite their efforts, doctors could not save him. Officials have not released the cause of death.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>Just hours before the emergency, Araujo had uploaded photos from his latest workout on Instagram. Since news of his death broke, the same post has been filled with messages from friends, family members and followers, who have shared their shock and paid tribute to him.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/><strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>Mailson Araujo built a growing bodybuilding career while inspiring thousands through fitness and music<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Mailson Araujo had built a loyal audience of more than 32,000 followers on Instagram. His page featured training videos, workout updates, fitness advice and progress photos as he documented his bodybuilding journey.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>His hard work earned him a professional bodybuilding card in 2023, marking an important step in his career. Since then, he had continued training and was looking forward to competing at a higher level.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>Outside bodybuilding, Araujo was also active in his local evangelical church, where he performed as a singer. Friends and followers often saw another side of him through his music and church activities, alongside his dedication to fitness.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>His sudden death has left many people in the bodybuilding community saddened, especially because it happened just days before he was expected to return to the competition stage. As of now, his family has not shared details about funeral arrangements, and authorities have not announced the official cause of death.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/sports\/international-sports\/mailson-araujo-cause-of-death-bodybuilding-influencer-dies-at-35-details\/articleshow\/132422420.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mailson Araujo (Image Via Getty) Brazilian bodybuilder and fitness influencer Mailson Araujo has died at the age of 35 after suffering a medical emergency at his home in Alagoinhas, Brazil, on Monday. His death came just hours after he shared new gym photos on Instagram. 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