Quick Info
| Profession | Professional bodybuilder (Women's Physique, IFBB Pro) |
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| Nationality | Chilean |
| Birthplace | Punta Arenas, Chile |
| Date of Death | 14/10/2026 |
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| Summary | Chilean IFBB Pro Women's Physique competitor who died at age 40, weeks after competing at the 2026 Mr. Olympia. Her death was confirmed on 14 October 2026, and the cause had not been publicly disclosed at the time of reporting. Her full name was Marianne Belén Von Gierke Barassi, and she was a lawyer by profession as well as an athlete. |
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Personal Life
| Partner | Juan Cofré García (long-time boyfriend, as reported) |
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| Children | One son (as reported at the time of death) |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Juan Cofré García (long-time boyfriend, as reported) |
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Family
| Son | One son (as reported at the time of death) |
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Career
| Discipline | Women's Physique |
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| Competitive Period | 2022-2026 |
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| Professional Debut | Turned pro in 2021 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Her Olympia debut was in 2024, when she placed 16th. | |
| 2. Her passing was announced by fellow Chilean bodybuilder Felipe Isaac Fierro together with NPC Worldwide Chile. | |
| 3. She described herself as the first woman from the Magallanes region to practise bodybuilding and represent Chile. | |
| 4. She made her competitive debut in 2014 at a qualifier for a South American championship in Santiago. |
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