Female bodybuilder and fitness influencer Rhayara Morais, 34, found dead at her home as cops launch probe
POLICE are probing the death of a female bodybuilder and former footballer who was found lifeless at her home in Brazil.
Rhayara Morais, 34, was discovered in her bed at her flat in Aguas Claras.
A worried friend raised the alarm after Rhayara had been out of reach.
Her body is believed to have laid undiscovered for six days before the horror find on Wednesday.
Rhayara boasted her exercise routines and honed body to her audience of half a million followers on TikTok and nearly 150,000 fans on Instagram.
The former women's football player previously studied physical education as well as law before pursuing a career as a digital creator.
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The strongwoman took up the sport seriously two years ago and won a regional powerlifting title.
Her website promoted her impressive routine, and the influencer was sponsored by a nutrition firm and high-end exercise supplements company.
The cops haven't confirmed the cause of death yet - but no local reports pointed out to it being crime-related.
The autopsy was supposed to be carried out yesterday but the results still haven't been released.
Meanwhile, followers have speculated that Rhayara might have died in her sleep from a sudden illness.
Fans have flooded social media with tributes to the late bodybuilder.
One of her Instagram followers wrote: “I can’t believe this sad and sudden news. Rest in peace beautiful girl. God will receive you in Heaven.”
Another said: “I can’t believe it. I’d often bump into her in the lift and she was always very kind.”
Rhayara's neighbour said overnight: "I met her every day here in the condo and I am shocked.
"A polite and extremely cheerful person."
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