German fitness guru Jo Lindner, better known online as 'Joesthetics', has died at the young age of 30. The bodybuilding influencer had 8.4 million followers on Instagram where he often posted about his training regimen and updates on gym workouts.

His fellow fitness fanatic Noel Deyzel took to Instagram to offer condolences. Sharing a picture of himself and Lindner together, he wrote, "Rest in peace Jo. I love you man," and continued in a longer message, "I still keep checking my phone waiting for your reply so we can meet at the gym," and further added, "I’m broken bro. You opened your arms up to us, you showed us so much about life and social media. Your generosity towards myself and others will always stay with me."

How did Joesthetics die?

Lindner's girlfriend Nicha revealed an aneurysm caused his death. In the emotional tribute to her late boyfriend, Nicha claimed in her Instagram post on Saturday, July 1 that the bodybuilder complained of neck pain just days before his death. Calling him a sweet, kind, loyal, and strong person, she said he was a "believer in everyone."

Sharing the tragic last moments, Nicha wrote, "I was there with him in the room.. he put on the necklace on my neck that he made for me then we just lay down and cuddled..waiting for the time to go meet Noel at the gym at 16.00. He was in my arms.. then this is just happening too fast.. 3 days ago he kept saying that he had pain in his neck .. we did not really realize it… until it was too late."

According to The Sun, bodybuilder and close friend Joseph Shulkin who was a close friend of Lindner shared that the fitness influencer inspired him and millions. "You have done so much for the community, had the best energy, and the kindest soul. We will always remember you brazza, fly high," he said.

Lindner took a year off of intensive bodybuilding

The late YouTube bodybuilder star's last post on Instagram revealed more about the year he took off of intensive workouts and bodybuilding and detailed his latest fitness regimen. "When I lost my gains because I went off everything for 1 year but then could not recover my own test levels so went back on trt," Lindner wrote in the post and referred to his testosterone replacement therapy. "Trust me I tried to stop but be aware it might have long-term effects on your life. Trt is a big commitment keep that in mind," he said.