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Reality Star Who Lost 384lbs Tragically Passes Away After Regaining Weight After Family Tragedy
A Brazilian social media figure, best known for his astonishing weight loss journey, passed away on December 30 in his sleep. He was 37.
Gabriel Freitas was a man who defied all odds, shedding a staggering 384 pounds without the help of surgery or medication. His achievements also led him to star in reality TV shows, as more than 70,000 fans hopped on Instagram to follow him along.
Highlights
- Gabriel Freitas lost more than 384 pounds naturally, without surgery or medication.
- After the death of his brother and father, Gabriel gained weight again and died in his sleep at 37.
- Gabriel was a reality TV star with over 70,000 Instagram followers.
- His journey inspired many, focusing on motivation and his natural weight loss.
But it was the death of his dad and brother that led to his own passing.
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Image credits: Gabriel Freitas
Just yesterday, on January 2, Gabriel’s friend Ricardo Gouvea went public with the loss he was experiencing.
“Gabriel died practically sleeping, he didn’t suffer,” he said. “He died trying. He fought to the end, he was very strong and I have a lot of respect for him. He was a very good person with a very good heart.”
Unfortunately, things halted and quickly went downhill after the subsequent death of his father and brother.
The outlet reported that Gabriel had packed on weight again, clocking in at almost 840 pounds just before he passed away.
Image credits: Gabriel Freitas
According to Daily Mail, followers flocked to the comments in sympathy and shock.
“What sad news Ricardo,” read a message. “My condolences to you and Gabriel’s family. May God protect him. We know he was a warrior.”
Gabriel’s unforgettable journey started back in 2015, when he weighed over 700 pounds and towered at 6ft 4in.
In just a year and a half, he dropped more than 252 pounds, as reported by Times of India.
Image credits: Gabriel Freitas
This transformation paved the way for an invitation to a Record TV program called Programma do Gugu, where he was featured in a section titled “Virou Outra Pessoa.” In English, that translates to “Became Another Person.”
There, Gabriel opened up on how his weight loss was completely natural, driven by nothing but a balanced diet and hard exercise.
Gabriel lost a staggering 384 pounds
Image credits: Gabriel Freitas
Gugu Liberato, the host of the show, proudly congratulated him, saying he was one to “[go] further than most people could imagine.’
Following the TV appearance, the Brazilian influencer posted a before and after photo on Instagram while sharing a motivational message.
Image credits: Gabriel Freitas
“Don’t give in nah, I’m here bro! If you don’t fight, I’m here to fight for you… Setting an example so you don’t fall,” he wrote. “Stare at the target, take a deep breath and go, go, go… Just come back with a win… It’s a matter of honour, not glory.”
He then started a YouTube channel, calling it “My Parallel Universe.”
Gabriel introduced himself to the Internet, writing, “I decided to share my struggle to lose weight with all of you in order to help you with motivation and to show that it is possible to lose weight without surgery or medication.
He started to spread his motivational message to others on social media
Image credits: Gabriel Freitas
“Here, you’ll see all the changes from a guy who weighed 320kg to the body he always dreamed of. Welcome to my life.”
Additionally, he announced that he was stepping into “a new phase” last October, detailing his new weight loss plan on social media.
Image credits: Ricardo Gouvea
The then 29-year-old was determined to get out of bed “with the help of God” and knew he needed to “take it to the extreme.”
“Total fasting to day one to recover my legs,” he said. “Getting closer to God in prayers.”
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Tessa 1 day ago
So what happened to his father and brother? Why was this briefly mentioned as the reason for him to gain weight again, but not explained further?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago (edited)
His dad died in 2017 and his brother passed away in 2021 (dates are gleaned from Gabriel's instagram/old posts of his.) His dad looked older, so his death could have been from natural causes. He had not made any posts about his brother's death until 4 months after it happened, but a commenter mentioned pulmonary embolism (his brother was also obese.) I think honestly it wasn't so much about what happened to his father and brother as it was just the one-two combo punch of losing both beloved family members in so short of a time period that caused him to lose his discipline and regain the weight he had lost (I assume eating had become a comfort-action to him, at least in part.) My own father died in 2021 (after being completely disabled for two decades from a catastrophic brain injury from an accident) that I myself slipped into substance abuse issues for a while. I've been clean for just about 3 years now. It's not easy losing beloved family members.
Load More Replies... Tiffany Marie 1 day ago (edited)
So he had a relapse from emotional turmoil and stress? It happens to a lot of us. Food, alcohol, illegal substances. Life is hard and very very painful. Lots of people do an Yo Yo effect due to emotional trauma & pain. I'm sorry you hurt so bad. I know the feeling.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago (edited)
Heck, I've lost 30 lbs just from a caloric deficit, I don't exercise at all XD all you have to do is calculate your base metabolic rate (lot of calculators online to help you get an average/overall idea) and then eat calorically less than your body burns per day. Could be McDonalds, Twinkies, or salads - as long as it's below your BMR. XD EDIT: ah yes, downvoting me for speaking of reality. My favorite thing! I'll clarify, since apparently I too am a witch: I was 180 lbs. I am lazy af and I don't even like *walking*. I don't exercise at all. I'm now down to 150 lbs (yes, I'm still fat) since moving back home in October, but I lost that weight purely through eating reduced calories. I had actually been eating less due to depression since moving back home (thanks for making me bring that up!) but it's still true about BMR and eating at a caloric deficit. It's not sorcery. It's not lies. Eat fewer calories than your body naturally burns and you'll lose fat. Exercise burns very LITTLE, calorically; it's mostly super-important for muscle-building and cardiovascular health, NOT for pure weight loss. And if your BMR is 1400, you can eat 1200 calories in Twinkies and you'll lose weight. It doesn't matter WHAT you eat. A calorie is a calorie.
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Tessa 1 day ago
So what happened to his father and brother? Why was this briefly mentioned as the reason for him to gain weight again, but not explained further?
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago (edited)
His dad died in 2017 and his brother passed away in 2021 (dates are gleaned from Gabriel's instagram/old posts of his.) His dad looked older, so his death could have been from natural causes. He had not made any posts about his brother's death until 4 months after it happened, but a commenter mentioned pulmonary embolism (his brother was also obese.) I think honestly it wasn't so much about what happened to his father and brother as it was just the one-two combo punch of losing both beloved family members in so short of a time period that caused him to lose his discipline and regain the weight he had lost (I assume eating had become a comfort-action to him, at least in part.) My own father died in 2021 (after being completely disabled for two decades from a catastrophic brain injury from an accident) that I myself slipped into substance abuse issues for a while. I've been clean for just about 3 years now. It's not easy losing beloved family members.
Load More Replies... Tiffany Marie 1 day ago (edited)
So he had a relapse from emotional turmoil and stress? It happens to a lot of us. Food, alcohol, illegal substances. Life is hard and very very painful. Lots of people do an Yo Yo effect due to emotional trauma & pain. I'm sorry you hurt so bad. I know the feeling.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 1 day ago (edited)
Heck, I've lost 30 lbs just from a caloric deficit, I don't exercise at all XD all you have to do is calculate your base metabolic rate (lot of calculators online to help you get an average/overall idea) and then eat calorically less than your body burns per day. Could be McDonalds, Twinkies, or salads - as long as it's below your BMR. XD EDIT: ah yes, downvoting me for speaking of reality. My favorite thing! I'll clarify, since apparently I too am a witch: I was 180 lbs. I am lazy af and I don't even like *walking*. I don't exercise at all. I'm now down to 150 lbs (yes, I'm still fat) since moving back home in October, but I lost that weight purely through eating reduced calories. I had actually been eating less due to depression since moving back home (thanks for making me bring that up!) but it's still true about BMR and eating at a caloric deficit. It's not sorcery. It's not lies. Eat fewer calories than your body naturally burns and you'll lose fat. Exercise burns very LITTLE, calorically; it's mostly super-important for muscle-building and cardiovascular health, NOT for pure weight loss. And if your BMR is 1400, you can eat 1200 calories in Twinkies and you'll lose weight. It doesn't matter WHAT you eat. A calorie is a calorie.
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