Suel Nogueira, a world bodybuilder, passed away at the age of 40 following a horrifying motorcycle accident.

Nogueira was riding through traffic on Wednesday of last week when he crashed into the back of a truck, seriously injuring several people.

According to reports, he passed away en route to a hospital in Curitiba, Parana state, after being transported by air ambulance.

After arriving on the scene, paramedics attempted to revive the bodybuilder for about forty minutes.

Nogueira’s most well-known accomplishment was his eight-time championship in Brazil’s Pro Bodybuilding organization, the Campeao Mundial.

Throughout his career, he won 25 more titles, including one in the World Fitness Federation (WFF).

He was especially well-known for conquering obesity to accomplish these accomplishments, and he served as an inspiration to many, particularly those who suffer from eating disorders.

It was inspirational to watch Nogueira go from being obese to becoming a world-champion bodybuilder.

At his heaviest, he reportedly weighed about 120 kg before he made the decision to change.

Many tributes were posted online shortly after his death.

One user commented, “My condolences to the family members.”

“May God welcome him with open arms,” said another.