Cintia Goldani, from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, reportedly passed away due to complications from pneumonia after contracting the lung infection.
“With great pain and sadness, I hereby inform you the passing of Professional Figure Athlete @cintiagoldanipro due to complications from pneumonia,” the account wrote in a statement posted to Instagram. “Cynthia was an angel in human form. God needed backup in heaven.”
She was reportedly rushed to the hospital but passed away after developing a blood clot.
Ms. Goldani, a presenter in the “Figure” category of the Muscle Contest female bodybuilding competition, was set to compete in her home country next month.
According to BarBend, she placed 10th in the “Figure” category of the Brazilian competition last year.
Cintia had also promoted an “amateur bodybuilding event” in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, scheduled for October 12.
Ms. Goldani’s partner, Gustavo Cesar GC, posted a tribute on Instagram.
“This is the last photo I have of you on my phone, and this is how I want to remember you forever!” the fellow Brazilian bodybuilder wrote. “Happy smiling and with that wonderful energy, you were the best human being I have ever met in the world! I wish I could thank you for everything you’ve done for me, but I will thank you every day when I see the sunset … Thank you Cíntia, you are made of pure true love and God wanted you closer to him and away from this evil of the world. I wanted to be there with you being happy as we always were.”
