Bodybuilder Joesthetics has passed away at the age of 30.
The German fitness influencer and body builder - real name Jo Lindner - first rose to fame via his YouTube channel and is best known by his social media handles 'Joesthetics'.
He uses his online platform to share workout tips and insight into his diet and lifestyle.
His girlfriend took to Instagram today (Saturday, 1 July) to reveal the 30-year-old sadly passed away yesterday.
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Sharing multiple images and videos of the pair, Jo's girlfriend, fellow fitness influencer Nicha told followers he's now 'in the best place'.
She said: "Yesterday he passed away by aneurysm...I was there with him in the room.. he put on the necklace in my neck that he made for me..then...we was just lay down cuddle..waiting the time to go meet Noel at the gym at 16.00. He was in my arms.. then this is just happening too fast.
"Three days ago he kept said that he [had] pain his neck .. we not really realize it… until it too late."
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Nicha noted she can't currently bring herself to write 'much' but added Jo is 'more than what' fans ever knew.
"He so sweet kindness strong and HARD WORK MAN and loyalty and honesty smart," the post continues. "And he is the believer in EVERYONE."
She added he also believed in her, that she 'could be better and be someone in this world' when 'everyone else just laugh[ed] about it'.
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Nicha continues: "His thinks a lot about what to POST and CARE a lot about every comment and everyday after he posted he just in his room reply all the comments himself...he put a lot of work to be motivated to his fan EVEN sometimes he feel not so motivation . but he can’t rest or GIVE UP. Because he knew 8 million people out need this from him.
"Like he always say 'Keep pushing and STAY STRONG'.
"If your guys were know him like I do… his is the amazing and incredible person in this world. He done so much and he build so far just by him self.
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"So please remember him as Joesthetics."
Tributes have quickly poured in for Jo on social media.
Friend and fellow bodybuilder Noel Deyzel said: "Rest in peace Jo. I love you man."
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One Twitter user said: "RIP joesthetics, no way this feels real. Been following him for a year on snap, such a lively dude, powerhouse of energy and motivation. Gone too soon. Life's so fickle, one moment you're here, next moment you're not."
"Rip legend," another wrote.
And a third commented: "Jo was one of a kind. I was lucky enough to lift with him just a few weeks ago at Zoo. Saw him everyday for about two weeks. He spent so much time embracing conversation with anyone who said hello. A true gymbro legend. Will be deeply missed by all. RIP brazza."
If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact Cruse Bereavement Care via their national helpline on 0808 808 1677.
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