Famous bodybuilder Andrea Lorini has died at the age of 48.

Famous Italian bodybuilder Andrea Lorini has died at the age of 48. This was reported on January 23 by the Daily Star (DS) newspaper.

"The bodybuilding world is shocked by the death of Andrea Lorini, known as the "Giant", who became the third famous bodybuilder to die this year," the publication says.

It is reported that on January 20, the athlete's mother found him unconscious in his own house in the Chiari commune. The paramedics who arrived at the scene could not save Lorini. The cause of his death was a "sudden illness" that led to a heart attack.

It is noted that Lorini was also known as the "Giant" for his impressive physique.