Luis Antonio Vidal Butler, a Spanish bodybuilder who once held the prestigious title of Mister Universe, is reportedly fighting for his life in a hospital after suffering a severe heart attack at his home. The incident occurred yesterday evening around 7 p.m. at his property in Cala Major, Palma, on the island of Majorca.
Emergency Response and Critical Condition
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene after his partner dialled emergency services, reporting that he had begun to feel tightness in his chest, started coughing, and then collapsed. Upon arrival, emergency responders discovered the 57-year-old in cardiac arrest and spent approximately 90 minutes performing resuscitation efforts at the home before transporting him to the hospital.
Hospitalization and Social Media Reaction
Local press reports indicate that Vidal Butler has been admitted to the intensive care unit at Son Espases Hospital in Palma, the capital of Majorca, where he remains in critical condition. The bodybuilder, who has over 25,000 followers on Instagram under the online alias PitbullButler, fell ill just hours after posting footage of a gym workout on social media.
Friends and followers have expressed their concern on social media platforms. Majorca-based Ivonne Moll Siles wrote, 'Get better soon my friend. You are a great person,' while Renna Chaves added, 'Sending you a lot of strength. I know God will help you get out of this.'
Background and Career
The Madrid-born strongman is the son of legendary Spanish sports journalist Miguel Vidal Perello. During his career, he won prestigious European and world bodybuilding competitions, culminating in the Mister Universe title at the height of his success. In recent years, he transitioned to become a content creator, focusing on topics such as fitness, healthy lifestyles, and politics, and established his own YouTube channel.
This health crisis has shocked the bodybuilding community and his many followers, highlighting the sudden and severe nature of cardiac events even among individuals known for their physical fitness.
