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We have tragic news to report from the world of social media today.

Alessandro Antonicelli — the fitness influencer who acquired hundreds of thousands of followers over the course of his brief career — has passed away.

He was just 26 years old.

Antonicelli’s loved ones announce his death on Instagram

News of Alessandro’s death comes courtesy of a statement his family posted on his social media pages.

“Today the world is a bit emptier: Ale flew away, free from pain, finding the peace he deserved,” the post reads.

“We know how much you’ve loved and supported him, but now we ask you to protect this painful time his family, girlfriend and friends are going through.”

While Alessandro started out as a fitness influencer, in recent years, his page focused mor

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