‘Brazilian Popeye’ bodybuilder dies aged just 55 after TV star took home-made drugs & had ‘biggest biceps’ in country

A POPULAR Brazilian bodybuilder dubbed the real-life Popeye has tragically died. Arlindo de Souza, 55, once known for having the largest arms in Brazil, claimed to have built his physique using oil injections. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The muscle man passed away from kidney related issues after he was hospitalised at Christmas. The weightlifter had made global headlines when his biceps measured a staggering 29 inches round. Reports at the time said his muscles had been the product of a self-administered cocktail, made up of mineral oil and alcohol. Despite their appearance, the muscles did not make him any stronger.

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