The bodybuilding world continues to face hardship after hardship. According to various sources, André Cavalcanti tragically lost his life in a horrific accident on a motorcycle after a 17-year-old on a joyride crashed into him.
On July 5th, the BR 369 in Ibiporà was closed off for over three and a half hours due to a horrific car accident. The crash came about due to a 17-year-old in a car attempting to pass lanes when he collided with Brazilian bodybuilder Andrè Cavalcanti.
Bodybuilder Dies at 34 Following Head-On Motorcycle Accident
The vehicle smashed into Cavalcanti’s motorcycle head-on, and unfortunately, the impact was fatal. Andrè Cavalcanti was pronounced dead at the scene at only 34 years old. Cavalcanti’s tragic passing has left friends and family mourning the loss of his young life. The Paranà Bodybuilding Foundation released a statement expressing their condolences.
It is with great sadness that we announce that our athlete PRO SUPPORT @atletaandrecavalcanti passed away this morning in a motorcycle accident.
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If only a life so young, full of plans. We ask God to comfort his family with the news of this tragedy.
Andre was a great athlete, friend, partner and he will always be remembered as the honest and dedicated person that he was.
We had a great loss here on earth, but heaven’s gain a gift.
Confident in eternity and the mercy of God, let us pray for him our Father 🙏 the Paranà Bodybuilding Foundation wrote.
According to the Federal Highway Police, the 17-year-old driver did not have permission to operate the vehicle. He was accompanied by two other teenagers who were taken to local hospitals. Meanwhile, the driver was taken to the Civil Police Station in Londrina, where he, along with his legal guardian, were questioned about the incident.
This accident is beyond heartbreaking, made worse by the fact that it could have been avoided entirely. No further statements have been released yet regarding whether the young driver will be facing charges relating to the incident.
Recently, Brazil has seen an influx of murders and deaths, especially among the bodybuilding community. Just days before the passing of Andrè Cavalcanti, Brazilian bodybuilder Salomao de Moura Ribeiro Magnin’s body was discovered wrapped in a sheet at a park. The 22-year-old was shot five times and investigators have no idea what the motive for the crime was or who could have committed it.
Additionally, just a few months ago, female bodybuilder Fabiana Veras was stabbed multiple times at her workplace, which was also her home. While this crime was brutal, police believe after watching the security footage, that Veras probably knew the person who attacked her.
All of the recent murders and deaths of Brazilian bodybuilders are tragic but do not seem linked in any way. The untimely and tragic passing of all these individuals is felt throughout the bodybuilding community. We at Fitness Volt extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Andrè Cavalcanti during this difficult time.
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