Russian fitness influencer dies after extreme weight-gain stunt
Russian fitness influencer Dmitry Nuyanzin, 30, died of cardiac arrest in his sleep after binge-eating 10,000 calories daily, including cakes, pizzas, and mayo-drenched dumplings, to gain 25kg (reached 105kg) for a weight-loss course promo. He felt unwell and cancelled sessions but never saw a doctor. Tragedy spotlights dangers of extreme social media challenges.