The fitness community was shaken after the news of bodybuilding sensation, Jo Lindner, a.k.a. Joesthetics?s sudden demise due to an aneurysm, surfaced. As per reports, he died in his room while in the arms of his girlfriend, Nicha, who confirmed the news later on. In a heart-wrenching instance, only a day before his death, the late athlete slid into the comments section of bodybuilding legend, Jay Cutler, to hail him for his work.

On the occasion of completing half of his 12-week transformation challenge, Fit for 50, Cutler took to his Instagram and shared an interesting collation of his 2009 performance versus a slide of his 7 weeks out physique. This left the young athlete in awe of the pro?s proportions, encouraging him to chime in with a heartfelt note.?

Jo Lindner expresses his high regard for Jay Cutler

Days ago, the 49-year-old icon shared a post to commemorate his transformational journey, ahead of turning 50. He has been promoting his escapade for a while now. However, upon the completion of half of his challenge, Cutler noted it as a special moment. ?I?m officially 1/2 way thru my 12-week prep toward my Fit to 50 body transformation? but here?s a cool slide of my 7 weeks out vs one of my best onstage performances 2009?.? he wrote.?

Interestingly, the star athlete admitted that he?s not very satisfied with the ?progress? and has made amends to his routine. ?cardio 2x a day and really chopping away at the food,? Cutler revealed. While the post was acknowledged by several notable icons like Hany Rambod, Phil Heath, Kai Greene, and many others, even Lindner penned down his thoughts on the pro?s physique.?

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?You?re still the goat bro omg ! Ur current physique is so impressive!! Ure the one guy beside the vampire who could potentially pull this off, and you DO ???????? big probz,? Linder noted. Interestingly, he compared Cutler?s ageless look to vampires, given the belief that the latter do not age. Soon after his death news, the primary reason for the incident came to light.?

What happened to Jo Lindner??

Reports confirm that the German influencer succumbed to a neural condition, aneurysm, at the mere age of 30. Only weeks before his demise, Lindner expressed his fear of dying because of his prevailing rare condition, Rippling muscle disease, which predisposed him to muscle cramps. Unfortunately, he passed away in his room while spending time with his partner, Nicha.?

Heartbroken, she confirmed the incident on her social media. Nicha revealed that the bodybuilder had gifted her a custom necklace and were cuddling in their room when he fell unconscious and died. As a matter of fact, Lindner had complained about neck pain for the past three days, but the couple had ignored it. Unable to realize the severity of the issue, she lost her beloved partner and an icon of the fitness community.?

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The world of fitness is deeply saddened, and the loss also urges other idols in the community to be more mindful of their health. It is an example of how minor symptoms can indicate bigger problems within.