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The World shortest bodybuilder, Aditya ‘Romeo’ Dev who enlisted his name in the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008, passed away at age of 23.

Romeo from Punjab, born a primordial dwarf major cause of his small size, suffered from brain hemorrhage last night and went to coma before admitted to Satyam Hospital in Punjab, India, where he breathed his last and died.

With his tiniest size of just 2 feet, 9 inches and weight 9 kgs, Romeo recorded several national and international awards by lifting high weigthing dumbbells as per his height and weight.

India’s tiniest man had been stopping exercising since 2008 when USA doctors reported that he diagnosed with two brain aneurism leads to Moyamoya syndrome, alarming flow of blood causing clots. Doctors also warned him that his aneurism could burst, leading to a stroke at any time.

“He was brought to the hospital in an unconscious state. It was due to massive bleeding which had caused brain damage or aneurism bleeding. There were very rare chances of him surviving,” Dr. Nerraj Chandanone at Satyam Hospital said.

Romeo’s trainer Ranjit Pabla shocked over his death terming a big loss to Phagwara and Punjab. As per him, Romeo was the world’s strongest dwarf.

“Romeo became the cynosure of all eyes and won accolades wherever he went for his performance,” Pabla said.

This evening, Romeo will be cremated as per Hindu traditional ceremony in Phagwara.