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Emotional Public Statement After Ganley’s Death

The speaker delivers an emotional public statement after the death of “Ganley” (Gani/Gunley), addressing both personal grief and the culture of bodybuilding/physique-focused internet communities.

Purpose and Timing

• He says he delayed speaking out of respect for the family’s grieving process.
• He waited until after the body was prepared for viewing.
• He notes he heard Ganley was already cremated, at the family’s request.

Who Ganley Was and Why the Community Felt the Loss

• The speaker insists Ganley was more than a “bodybuilder” or “influencer.”
  • He describes Ganley as a star with an energetic presence.
• He argues the bodybuilding community felt the loss because:
  • People saw a possible reflection of themselves (“it could have been me”).
  • Ganley represented a “movement” tied to bodybuilding/physique culture, including sport/internet culture sometimes referred to as “body tourism.”

Regret Over Jokes and the Core Controversy

The major issue he addresses is that he made jokes about serious drug use when Ganley appeared on his channel/program.

• He says he deeply regrets how those jokes were later interpreted online.
• He acknowledges the internet backlash from multiple angles:
  • Some argue Ganley was an adult responsible for his choices.
  • Others say the community/media environment encouraged or normalized the behavior.
• He says he doesn’t know what would have happened without the joking, but believes something needs to change.

Claims About Substances and the “Insulin” Focus

• He repeats warnings that insulin should not be used by athletes/bodybuilders, arguing it can’t be safely “controlled” in practice.
• He doubts the cause was merely “simple cardiac arrest,” emphasizing that deaths in these cases are often linked to insulin and related risks.
• He specifically states that:
  • he will stop discussing this topic, and
  • he no longer uses these substances (at least in the way he previously did).

What Ganley Allegedly Told Him Before His Death

The speaker claims Ganley had talked to him about taking insulin and/or steroids:

• Ganley reportedly said he had been taking steroids for months and aimed to become an “open bodybuilder.”
• He recounts a specific moment after a recording session where Ganley allegedly mentioned taking insulin.
  • The speaker says he warned him not to, urging him to abandon it.
• He then claims he later saw further evidence (a video) indicating Ganley was using insulin, after which the tragedy occurred shortly afterward.

Private Account of Receiving the News

• He describes being scheduled to meet Ganley for a recording session involving a music video.
• He says staff called him after Ganley died, and he was devastated.
• He emphasizes that the death felt close to home.

“Close Friends” and the “Waiting for Insulin to Kick In” Claim

• The speaker says clips from Ganley’s private “Close Friends” group later surfaced.
• He highlights a statement claiming Ganley was waiting for insulin to “kick in” so he could eat/benefit from nutrients—which the speaker calls shocking.

Responsibility and Culture Change (Not Sport-Bashing)

• He rejects the idea that bodybuilding itself is the real culprit.
• Instead, he frames the issue as the trivialization/normalization of harmful drug use.
• His proposed solution is culture change, including:
  • better education,
  • seriousness,
  • safer and more responsible community behavior.

Planned Actions and Personal Commitments

• He says he will cancel a previously planned content/music project related to bodybuilding songs.
• He says he will not “joke” about these topics anymore.
• He states he is seeking forgiveness, framed spiritually, and taking responsibility for his mistakes as:
  • a Christian,
  • a friend,
  • and a creator.
• He encourages viewers to:
  • be cautious,
  • not underestimate fear,
  • and avoid risky substances.

Closing

• He offers condolences and asks that Ganley rest in peace.
• He reiterates warnings so that “this doesn’t happen to anyone else again.”
• While he says he can’t fully identify blame, he insists systemic change is necessary.

Presenters or Contributors

• Leo Stronda (speaker/host)
• Ganley / Gani / Gunley (deceased; discussed in the statement, not a presenter)
• Fábrica de Monstro (channel/program context mentioned; unclear if other hosts appear)
• “Matila” (mentioned in relation to a prior video; not confirmed as a presenter)