Brazilian nutritionist, bodybuilder, and fitness influencer Diana Arêas has tragically died at the age of 39. News of her passing was reported by multiple news outlets on Nov. 14, 2025.
Arêas was a rising star in the fitness community, having accrued more than 201,000 Instagram followers. Her body was found by authorities in Campos, north of Rio de Janeiro, on Thursday, according to the local outlet J3News.
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Hours before her death, first responders were dispatched to her apartment and she was hospitalized. Medical personnel discovered lacerations all over her body. While Arêas was treated at the hospital, she later checked out without clearance from doctors. Authorities are still gathering information and emphasized that this is an ongoing investigation.
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Arêas made huge waves in the fitness and bodybuilding community, thanks to her impressive following on social media. She helped other gymgoers transform their bodies and minds with consistent workout tips, dieting guidelines, and supplement wisdom.
Her final post, which was published five days before she died, has gone viral, with many of her fans and followers expressing their thoughts about the crushing loss.
“Rest in peace, my friend. May your soul find peace there with our Father. We’re sorry we couldn’t help you.”
“If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or are experiencing a mental health crisis and live in New York City, you can call 888-NYC-WELL for free and confidential crisis counseling. If you live outside the five boroughs, you can dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.”
“She passed away from what my god”
“I’m sorry, as we won’t have your genius anymore! For those who haven’t experienced it Diana was not only beautiful, athlete and nutritionist, she was a super mom and too smart! I kept watching her teaching her children’s duty and talking she was teaching! @ricardogalossi my feelings! And to the kids too! 😢”
“My sincere condolences to all her family members and may God receive her and may she rest in peace. 😭”
“What a strange death of hers”
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Sadly, the bodybuilding world has been shaken up by a number of deaths lately. Women’s Bodybuilder Hayley McNeff died back in August, but there were questions about her passing. Months later, fans found out that she died from acute intoxication of heroin, cocaine, and fentanyl. Rising IFBB Pro Bikini bodybuilder Lorena Blanco also lost her life due to a fatal heart attack inside her home.
Questions surround Arêas’ passing, like the lacerations found on her body earlier in the day. In time, fans hope to hear the full story. Our Fitness Volt staff wishes her friends and family strength, resilience, and peace during this difficult time.
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I’ll bet they’ll figure out that a fat girl or group of fat girls did this. They’re just jealous.