What happened to Vittorio Pirbazari? Tributes pour in as Dogs of Berlin star and bodybuilder dies at 44

Actor and social media fitness influencer Vittorio Pirbazari died recently while working out in a gym, according to reports. Vito’s friend and filmmaker, Said Ibrahim, shared the news, according to the German publication, Bild. The director posted a video on Instagram and said (translated from German):

“It just passes, in an instant. You never know when it will happen.”

According to Bild, Vittorio Pirbazari was 44 at the time of his passing. The bodybuilder actor was reportedly running on the treadmill when he suffered a heart attack. Per Vito’s social media, he had undergone surgery three months back after suffering a pectoral muscle tear. Pirbazari was on the recovery path and shared an update a few days before his death.

In his last Instagram post, Vittorio Pirbazari shared a selfie of his “current shape” after the surgery, which kept him from exercising much for 12 weeks. After talking about his condition, Vito wrote (translated from German):

“I'm just happy to be back in the gym and am putting all my focus on leg training and cardio. I'm currently trying intervals on the treadmill, but since my legs aren't fully healed yet, I'm taking it slow.”

After Said Ibrahim posted about Vito’s demise, users started posting tributes in the comment section.

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Internet users post condolences after bodybuilder and Netflix star Vittorio Pirbazari passes away at 44

Vito’s friend, Said Ibrahim, shared the news of his passing on Instagram and captioned his Instagram post (translated from German):

“Rest in peace my brother #vito”

Many of Said Ibrahim’s followers also sent their condolences and paid their respects to Vittorio Pirbazari in the comment section of his Instagram post.

“He had a heart of gold😢😢😢🤲,” a user added.

“My condolences may Allah forgive all his sins and sins and grant him a place in jannah 🤲,” another user wrote.

“Stay strong my brother ❤️❤️ inshallah he will be in paradise,” someone told Said Ibrahim.

“My ❤️ so sorry for your loss,” another one commented.

A user shared:

“I was just hoping it was an April Fool's Day. He posted yesterday that health is the most important thing. 😢”

Another user added:

“My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and to you R.I.P Vito 🕊️🙏”

Someone posted:

“I thought at the end there would be a twist or something, just unbelievable 🥺😔”

Vito was a part of the recently released film, Haps - Crime Doesn’t Pay. The movie’s crew also paid tribute to the late actor by posting a compilation of his videos and writing (translated from German):

“The entire HAPS team deeply mourns the loss of Vittorio Pirbazari. Our thoughts are with his family. We will remember you fondly—thank you for your warmth, your creative spirit, and for being a part of our journey. R.I.P. 🕊️”

Apart from Haps - Crime Doesn’t Pay, Vito appeared in Netflix’s Dogs of Berlin (2018) and a 2019 episode of the German crime drama, Tatort.