Vittorio Pirbazari, Bodybuilder and Netflix Star, Dies at 44

Vittorio Pirbazari. Photo: Instagram @vito_vittorio

Bodybuilder and actor Vittorio Pirbazari, known for his role in the Netflix series Dogs of Berlin, has passed away at the age of 44. The sudden death was confirmed by his friend, actor and filmmaker Said Ibrahim, through a video posted on Instagram last Tuesday (1).

According to Said, Vittorio collapsed while running on a treadmill at the gym, possibly due to a heart attack—though the official cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

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“Vito had a soft heart like a child”

Emotionally, Said Ibrahim stated: “I received the sad news that he passed away yesterday and it really hit me hard. Vito had a soft heart like a 10-year-old boy, I swear to you. […] I’m just stunned.”

The unexpected loss shocked fans and followers, who flooded the athlete’s social media with tribute messages and condolences.

A Journey Marked by Overcoming Challenges

Just a few days before his death, Vittorio had posted a selfie on his Instagram, showing his progress in recovering from several serious injuries. Earlier this year, he suffered a torn pectoral muscle and was preparing for corrective surgery. More recently, he survived a severe car accident, resulting in a fractured vertebra, leg injuries, and tissue damage.
Despite the challenges, he kept a positive spirit. In his last post, made just a day before his death, he wrote: “My current shape after 12 weeks without exercises or with very little exercise. Of course, it’s not like before, but I’m on the right track given the circumstances. […] The only thing that matters to me now is not giving up. Getting better day by day, week by week.”

From Influencer to Netflix Star

Vittorio became famous as part of the Hardgainer Crew, a collective of fitness influencers linked to a popular YouTube channel. His personal channel surpassed 200,000 subscribers. Although he had stepped away from social media in recent years, he made a return to the spotlight in 2018, portraying Daher Tarik in the Netflix action series Dogs of Berlin.
An image of his character talking with police officers went viral at the time, further increasing his notoriety in Europe.

Vittorio Pirbazari leaves behind a legion of fans, admirers, and colleagues who now mourn the early loss of a multifaceted talent, beloved by many.

Source: Instagram @vito_vittorio / @said_offiziell. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.