Steroid side effect? Viral Brazilian fitness enthusiast who joined body building to lose weight dies at 19 due to heart attack
Brazil, Matheus Pavlak, who rose to fame for his dramatic transformation from obesity, was found dead at his home on Sunday afternoon, reportedly due to a heart attack. His sudden death has ignited speculation about the potential role of anabolic steroids in the incident.
Matheus Pavlak, a resident of Santa Catarina, Brazil, had been a prominent figure in the bodybuilding community. In the span of just five years, he had transformed his body, participating regularly in competitions and earning accolades, such as placing fourth and sixth in regional contests and winning the U23 contest in 2023. He was known as «Mr. Blumenau» in his hometown.
TMZ and other media outlets reported that Pavlak’s death may be linked to the use of anabolic steroids, given his muscular physique at such a young age. This has led to public debate on social media about whether performance-enhancing drugs contributed to his heart attack.
One acquaintance of Pavlak took to social media to defend his memory against these allegations, stating, «How can human beings exist who are capable of offending the memory of a boy who is no longer here to defend himself!!»
Pavlak had often shared his journey on social media, inspiring many with his body transformation. He once posted, «No matter how difficult or impossible your dream is, if you really want it, you will get there. I DID.»
His former trainer, Lucas Chegatti, expressed profound grief over Pavlak's passing. In an Instagram post, Chegatti said, «Today ends in a sad day with the loss of a
