{"id":32206,"date":"2026-10-15T23:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32206"},"modified":"2026-10-15T23:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T23:17:00","slug":"pro-bodybuilding-mum-40-dies-just-two-weeks-after-competing-in-mr-olympia-tragically-leaving-behind-son-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=32206","title":{"rendered":"Pro bodybuilding mum, 40, dies just two weeks after competing in Mr Olympia tragically leaving behind son"},"content":{"rendered":"


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A BODYBUILDER mum has suddenly died \u2013 tragically leaving behind her 11-year-old son.<\/p>\n

Marianne von Gierke, 40,\u00a0passed away on Wednesday just two weeks after competing in the female version of Mr Olympia.<\/p>\n

Marianne von Gierke died just two weeks after competing in the ultra high stakes Mr Olympia<\/span> Credit: Instagram\/ @mari.gierke.ifbbpro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
She finished an impressive 13th place in the Women\u2019s Physique category<\/span> Credit: Instagram\/ @mari.gierke.ifbbpro<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The pro athlete, from Chile, finished 13th place in the prestigious bodybuilding championships.<\/p>\n

Marianne worked as a fitness trainer \u2013 but turned pro in 2021.<\/p>\n

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