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The recent passing of German fitness influencer Jo Lindner has left many grieving his departure. Bodybuilding icon Larry Wheels and influencer Lindner were often seen posing and training together. And a few days ago, Wheels shared a photo of the same on his Instagram while mourning for Lindner and paying him a tribute. However, Larry Wheels has found himself at the center of discussion and criticism. Wheels’ latest update has made Lindner’s and Wheels’ fans seemingly angry, and they have been giving Wheels a tough time.

Larry Wheels recently faced criticism for a seemingly ill-timed Instagram post. Just three days after the passing of his dear friend Jo Lindner, Wheels took to Instagram to share his latest collaboration with female bodybuilder, Fafa. The post included three photos showcasing the two bodybuilding icons dressed in unique clothes and seemingly having fun. However, fans didn’t seem to have taken it lightly.

Fans expressed their disappointment with Wheels’ latest post

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The bodybuilding and fitness communities bombarded Larry Wheels’ posts. They expressed their disappointment and concern over his apparent lack of respect and understanding of the gravity of the situation. Many fans felt that Wheels should have waited at least a few days before sharing such content, considering the moral obligation to mourn the loss of a friend. “You totally lost my respect. You could have at least wait for 2 days to jo some respect before you post this stupid shit.”, a fan wrote.

 

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Critics argued that the Instagram post came across as insensitive and inappropriate, especially considering the timing and the emotional state of the bodybuilding community. “Your friend died 2 days ago… show some respect,” a fan commented. “U r not a good friend for sure,” another fan wrote.

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Many fans expressed their dismay, feeling let down by Wheels’ apparent disregard for the loss of his friend and the impact it had on others. A fan commented, “lost everyone’s respect ! unfollow.” “They do anything for views smh lost all my respect”, another fan wrote. Fans emphasized the importance of empathy and the need to prioritize the feelings of those grieving the loss of Jo Lindner.

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Overall, controversial moments like these can serve as valuable lessons for individuals and the community as a whole. While Wheels has not said anything, it would be interesting to see if the powerlifter comes up with any explanation or not.