Former Olympic Judo Champion Maricet Espinosa Gonzalez Dies at 34
Gonzalez's sudden death following cosmetic surgery sparks discussions on medical safety.
- Maricet Espinosa Gonzalez, a former Olympic judo champion from Cuba, died at the age of 34.
- Gonzalez, also known as 'La Mole', was a two-time Pan American Judo champion and competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.
- She reportedly underwent a breast enhancement surgery on January 21, and suffered a heart attack shortly after.
- Gonzalez's death has sparked discussions on the safety of cosmetic surgeries.
- Her death comes just days after the passing of another 2016 Olympic athlete, Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber.