The devastated girlfriend of YouTube bodybuilding star Joesthetics broke down in tears at his memorial service in Thailand after he died of an aneurysm having voiced fears of over-training.
German influencer Jo Lindner, who tragically died aged 30 on July 1, rose to fame posting fitness videos on social media, and was known to his eight million Instagram followers for the great lengths he would go to to maintain his physique.
His girlfriend Nicha, who shares the same passion for fitness, joined devastated friends of the bodybuilder at his favourite gym ‘Muscle Factory’ in Pattaya, eastern Thailand, on Monday afternoon.
Wearing black sunglasses and a black hoodie, Nicha emotionally wept as she paid tribute to her partner who died suddenly in her arms of an aneurysm. This is when an artery wall weakens, allowing it to widen.
She said: ‘I don’t know what to say. I’m heartbroken. Jo was the first man who ever taught me how to be strong.
German influencer Jo Lindner (pictured with girlfriend Nicha) tragically died at the age of 30 on July 1
Nicha, the devastated girlfriend of YouTube bodybuilding star Joesthetics, broke down in tears at a Thai memorial service days after he died of an aneurysm having voiced fears of over-training
‘He was hard on me sometimes because he always wanted to me to stand on my own two feet. He wanted me to stand on my own. I love him.’
Friends also laid wreaths and lit candles while some delivered speeches remembering the popular bodybuilder.
After the service, Nicha posted a photo of herself staring at a picture of her boyfriend among floral tributes with the caption: ‘My heart for you is will always be like the sunflower ,and your soul will be forever with me sleep well my babe time to rest.’
Nicha has posted several pictures and videos of the couple since his tragic death. One touching video shows Mr Lindner helping her get a dumbbell back to the ground from behind her head as they laugh together.
They then embrace one another and kiss at an outdoor beach club. She posted the video with the caption: ‘You keep me so warm.’
She shared another post with screenshots of some of the final messages between them. He told her: ‘Yes babe now it’s only us. Working hard here. Keep pushing. And later we are United again. Stronger than ever. Ure the only one I want. Always in my heart [sic].
‘U know time go more fast if you busy and keep work hard. So in no time I will be back.’
Mr Lindner – who spent time in Thailand and Dubai – had felt a pain in his neck three days before, but had not realised what this was.
Just weeks before his death he said he feared over-training would give him a heart attack due to his rare muscular condition
Wearing black sunglasses and a black hoodie, Nicha emotionally wept as she paid tribute to her partner who died suddenly in her arms
Friends also laid wreaths and lit candles while some delivered speeches remembering the popular bodybuilder
Nicha embraces another mourner at the memorial for the popular bodybuilder who inspired so many
His beloved girlfriend fights back tears as she pays tribute to her boyfriend who tragically died in her arms
Joesthetics was known to his eight million Instagram followers for the great lengths he would go to to maintain his physique
Scores of mourners attended the memorial service for Joesthetics in Pattaya, eastern Thailand, today
Following his death, Nicha said: ‘He was in my arms.. than this is just happening too fast.. 3 days ago he kept said that he pain his neck .. we not really realise it… until it too late.
‘At this moment I couldn’t write anything much. Trust me this man is more than what you ever know.
‘If your guys were know him like I do… his is the amazing and incredible person in this world.’
Alongside bodybuilding his social media showcased his love of fashion – particularly trainers – and his experimental hairstyles.
Mr Deyzel continued: ‘You made one huge impact in the world bro and you will never be forgotten. The legacy you created will live on forever and people will be inspired for years to come.
‘I just don’t know what to say anymore. It hurts to know you are gone forever man. I love you bro, rest easy.’
Speaking on YouTube in June, he opened up about having rippling muscle disease – which can make your muscles especially sensitive to movement or pressure.
‘The heart is also a muscle, that’s my biggest concern that what if I get such a bad cramp that my heart gets a cramp,’ he told Bradley Martyn’s Raw Talk.
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