Ricardo Nolasco dos Santos, better known online as Kadu Santos, died last week after suffering a stroke following the death of his beloved pet cat, his mother has revealed View 3 Images Ricardo Nolasco dos Santos, better known in the sport as Kadu Santos, has died (Image: Jam Press/@kadusantos93)

A Brazilian bodybuilder with a massive online following has died of a stroke after his cat passed away, his mum has revealed. ‌

Ricardo Nolasco dos Santos, 31, died last week in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The bodybuilder – better known by Kadu Santos – was an 11-times bodybuilding champion, and won the prestigious regional Muscle Contest competition twice. ‌

The strongman was known for his bulging biceps and punishing gym routines , often showing off

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