A Brazilian social media figure, best known for his astonishing weight loss journey, passed away on December 30 in his sleep. He was 37.
Gabriel Freitas was a man who defied all odds, shedding a staggering 384 pounds without the help of surgery or medication. His achievements also led him to star in reality TV shows, as more than 70,000 fans hopped on Instagram to follow him along.
But it was the death of his dad and brother that led to his own passing.