Tragic female bodybuilding star Christina Bitner dies just days after her 41st birthday as fans and friends pay tribute
HULK HEARTACHE Tragic female bodybuilding star Christina Bitner dies just days after her 41st birthday as fans and friends pay tribute
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A WELL-KNOW fitness influencer has died just three days after her 41st birthday.
Bodybuilder Christina Bitner, who was also a cake artist, had over 95,000 followers on Instagram when she died in Ohio on Sunday.
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Christina Bitner, a bodybuilder, has tragically died at the age of 41
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She died just three days after her birthday
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Christina leaves behind her husband Brent and five step children
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Her good pal Natalie Prescott confirmed the sad news on Monday, at the request of Christina's husband.
She said: 'It's with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my dear friend of over 27 years.
'Her husband Brent asked me to share this heartbreaking news, knowing how many people loved her and how hard it is right now to find the words.
'We may not understand how this fits into God's plan, but what we do know is that the world lost someone truly special.
'Christina was the kind of friend everyone hopes to have genuine, kind, and full of love for the people around her. She had the biggest heart and the brightest smile.
'Our hearts are completely broken.'
Christina - a stepmother to five - made her final post to her followers at the end of June.
She shared a touching photo of a huge pink birthday cake decorated with a carousel figure and the message: "Gorgeous baby girl cake! So precious!"
The local Justice of the Peace's office in Medina County is yet to reveal the influencer's cause of death.
The release of this information is restricted by law in Ohio.
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Christina's fans were devastated to learn of her passing.
One fan said: 'I'm in total disbelief! I love Christina, she will be deeply missed.'
Kim added: 'I can't wrap my head around this.'
Fellow influencer Anahi Rosales said: 'I woke up with my heart in pieces, praying it had all been a bad dream, but reality hit hard.'
As well as showing off her cake-making skills, Christina was a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) professional league.
She leaves behind her husband Brent and her five stepchildren.
Another famous bodybuilder died in May at 35 after pumping himself with "muscle growth" shots, which led to organ failure.
Nikita Tkachuk, from Russia, saw his muscles balloon to gross proportions under the chemical boosters - but a strict contract meant he wasn't allowed to stop.
The bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with lung and kidney failure, and was later put into a medically-induced coma after suffering a heart attack.
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Christina was also a skilled baker
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Her cause of death in Ohio has not yet been revealed
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