Brazilian Fitness Influencer Diana Areas Dies at 39 After Tragic Fall from Rio de Janeiro High-Rise

Numerous followers of Areas have expressed their condolences in the comment sections of her Instagram posts.

Diana Areas, a Brazilian bodybuilder and fitness influencer with more than 200,000 Instagram followers, has died following an apparent fall from her high-rise apartment in Rio de Janeiro. According to reports from the New York Post and People magazine, citing local Brazilian media, the 39-year-old was discovered outside the Unique Towers condominium on Thursday.

Prior to the incident, emergency services had responded to a call at Areas' home, where they found her suffering from lacerations on her body. She was transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment but reportedly departed without receiving formal discharge. As reported by People Magazine, authorities have not released further information regarding the circumstances leading to her death.

Areas had established herself as a prominent figure in Brazil's fitness community, regularly sharing exercise routines, lifestyle advice, and updates on her bodybuilding journey with her substantial online following. The announcement of her passing has triggered widespread grief among fans on social media platforms, with many expressing shock and extending condolences to her family.

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Countless followers have been posting heartfelt messages in the comments section of her Instagram content. One follower wrote in Portuguese, "Rest in peace, my friend. May your soul find calm with our Father. Sorry we couldn't help you." Another commented, "I can't believe you're gone. Rest in peace, beautiful," while someone else simply stated, "I can't believe it."

Another tribute read, "Today our profession loses a great nutritionist. A woman who left a mark on the lives of many through the care, knowledge and affection with which she did her work. May God comfort the family and all who lived with her. Your dedication will continue to inspire those who pursue the same purpose."

Rio de Janeiro authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.