Cause of death revealed for 22-year-old bodybuilding influencer Gabriel Ganley
Gabriel Ganley, a 22-year-old bodybuilding influencer, died from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a condition that thickens the heart muscle. He was found unresponsive in his Sao Paulo apartment, with potential anabolic steroids nearby. His death has been labeled as suspicious, and authorities are awaiting a forensics report for further details.
- ▪Gabriel Ganley died at the age of 22 due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
- ▪He was found face-down in his apartment with potential anabolic steroids nearby.
- ▪The case has been labeled as suspicious death, and no apparent signs of violence were found.
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Sports Cause of death revealed for 22-year-old bodybuilding influencer Gabriel Ganley By Matt Ehalt Published May 27, 2026, 8:05 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Bodybuilder Gabriel Ganley died at the age of 22 due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), G1 Globo reported while citing his death certificate. HCM is “a disease in which the heart muscle becomes thickened, also called hypertrophied. The thickened heart muscle can make it harder for the heart to pump blood,” according to mayoclinic.org. The website further stated many with symptoms are not aware they have HCM due to a lack of symptoms, and it can lead to changes in the heart’s electrical system. 3 Gabriel Ganley died at the age of 22.
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