Sandro Hofer passes the way under mysterious circumstances.

Bodybuilding can be a life changing element to an individual’s life. Some use it to change their physique and gain confidence. Others choose to use bodybuilding as mental therapy in order to get through their day. And still others are simply just addicted to the feeling of gaining tremendous strength. Despite that, bodybuilding can’t conquer all. While it may have its great benefits, it can’t make an individual invincible. Sandro Hofer, a talented IFBB pro, passed away last week after falling from a window in Zurich, Switzerland.

While the incident has yet to be determined as an accident, suicide or crime, what has been confirmed is that Sandro Hofer did battle with depression. This adds credence to the idea that he may have taken his own life. Hofer, 32, was a true talent and was turning his passion into a lucrative business. His new gym was set to open in April and was set to be one of his life’s crowning achievements along with receiving his IFBB status.

If the death of Sandro Hofer is proven to be a suicide, it’s a reminder to those that depression can truly be a crushing ailment that can affect not only the individual but their family and friends as well. Hofer’s wife also commented on the incident stating, “God can also take me now, if he wants, my bed is empty, my house is empty, my life is empty.” She went on to admit that Hofer had been feeling suicidal and spoke about jumping from a window weeks before the incident.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

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Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/famous-bodybuilder-sandro-hofer-dies-10030089