Chilean bodybuilding champion Marianne von Gierke dies at 40

Marianne von Gierke, a 40-year-old Chilean bodybuilding star, has died, weeks after her participation in the Mr. Olympia competition. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

Von Gierke remained active on social media hours before her death. Her final post on the platform was a congratulatory message to a friend on their physique transformation, indicating she was engaged and responsive until her passing.

Details surrounding the circumstances of her death are still emerging, and authorities have not released an official cause at this time.