Fitness influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin dies in his sleep after a binge-eating challenge

According to reports, Dmitry Nuyanzin died in his sleep after taking part in a binge-eating challenge.

Fitness influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin has died in his sleep at just 30 after taking part in a binge-eating challenge. The Daily Mail reported that “Tragic Dmitry Nuyanzin, a well-known coach and influencer from Orenburg, spent weeks gorging on junk food as part of a 'marathon' challenge he hoped would inspire his clients to shed weight alongside him.

“The 30-year-old-who reportedly consumed up to 10,000 kilocalories a day-planned to gain at least 25kg before demonstrating how quickly he could slim back down.”

In October, Dmitry took to Instagram and wrote: “Friends! My WEIGHT LOSS COURSE is starting soon, where you can win cool prizes and, most importantly, build a beautiful body, learn how to eat and have fun!

According to reports, Dmitry Nuyanzin died in his sleep after taking part in a binge-eating challenge. Photo: dmitryfit/Instagramplaceholder image
According to reports, Dmitry Nuyanzin died in his sleep after taking part in a binge-eating challenge. Photo: dmitryfit/Instagram | dmitryfit/Instagram

“I’m going to be losing weight with my minions, so this will be twice as exciting! Terms and all details will be in my profile soon 🤗.”

Fans of Dmitry Nuyanzin have taken to Instagram to pay tribute to the fitness influencer. One fan wrote: “I can't believe this !!! I thought I was hacked....

“Dima was truly the best at what he did!!! You go to him for training not only for a beautiful body, but also for a good mood !! He's always joking, energizing me for the whole day after training and chatting with him !!! Well, how come it is !!! Today I wanted to make an appointment only after vacation, and then this happened....

“Man made himself !!! Always a pleasure to watch his success!!

“What an incredible loss !!!!

“Dimochka, how is it? 🙏”

Another fan wrote: “God, how short life can be. Young, beautiful, sporty .... and in one second the person is gone😢I didn't know or heard about him, but I couldn't pass by (My condolences to relatives and friends😔.” One other person said: “He was my first coach, gave me all the base and in general a very good person, condolences to the family, 😢.”

The Daily Mail also reported that “Nuyanzin, who was married and had no children, previously served an eight-month sentence in a grim Russian penal colony for drug possession in 2022, before returning to his coaching career.”

“His heart 'stopped beating in his sleep', said friends.”

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