Bodybuilder Marco Cesar Aguiar Luis Dies at 46

Marco Cesar Aguiar Luis, well known as ‘Monster’ within the bodybuilding community, has died at the age of 46 in Germany. His wife, Mariza Luis, confirmed the tragic news on Facebook on April 16, 2024. 

At the time of this writing, the cause of death has yet to be revealed. His family asks for privacy while they mourn the devastating loss. 

“I’m not into publications, let alone of this sort, but after so many messages, YES, I can confirm that Marco has died in Cologne, in Germany,” Mariza Luis wrote on Facebook. “He was in his ‘paradise’ doing what he loved,’” his wife shared. “Thank you in advance for all the support I’ve received, you’ve been tireless.”  

“I ask for everyone’s understanding at this difficult time and please I ask for RESPECT!” she continued. “Marco may have had his own way of thinking and acting but he was a humble person and never hurt anyone.” 

Bodybuilder ‘Monster’ Marco Luis Dies at 46, His Wife Makes Statement

Having received an outpouring of support and condolences, Mariza Luis updated fans on the transportation of his body given that he died in a foreign country. 

“(Translated) I want to thank everyone for the condolence messages that our family has received these days following the death of Marco Luis Monstro
Me, Melissa Carvalho de Sousa and Lipa Carvalho have already met in Germany with Mariza Luis and we are taking care of the procedures for transferring the body to the island of Terceira.
I sincerely ask you to understand that this phase is being very difficult for my sister. Even more so when things happened in a foreign country.
She has received millions of calls, messages and video calls but is not in a position to answer you.
I only ask for compassion, understanding and love. A hug to everyone” she wrote. 

In addition to his bodybuilding career, Luis was a popular figure on Instagram, amassing over 25,000 followers. He served as an online coach and motivator, regularly inspiring those who struggled to kickstart their respective fitness journeys. 

Luis referred to bodybuilding as his ‘love and passion’ and labeled himself as the ‘most shredded bodybuilder ever.’ Often sharing videos of his workouts and posing sessions, it was evident that Luis was committed to the sport. He remained natural until 32 and debuted on stage for the first time in 2018 at 40 years old. 

Luis wasn’t the only bodybuilder to pass away suddenly as of late. Influencer Jo Lindner met his untimely death at the tender age of 30. While many believe an aneurysm was his official cause of death, there is ongoing speculation about whether the Covid-19 vaccine or steroids played a role in his passing. 

Our team at Fitness Volt sends our deepest condolences to loved ones affected by the loss of Marco Luis during this grievous time. 

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