'Much-loved' community leader Ronald Montenegro died after the huge weight slipped out of his grasp and fell on him, sparking tributes to a man who championed his town's traditions Ronald Montenegro was a regular gym-goer (Image: Cultural Center Palace of Giant Puppets of Olinda)

A dad of two described as a "leader" and a "friend" was killed in a horrific gym accident while bench-pressing. Ronald Montenegro, 55, died when a heavy barbell slipped from his grasp and hit him in the chest during a weightlifting session.

Fitness fan Ronald, 55, was able to free himself from the heavy weight as gym staff and other users rushed to help him. Harrowing footage of the freak accident showed him get to his feet, before then collapsing to the ground again in agony. He was rushed to hospital,

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