Women’s Bodybuilder and ‘Scary Movie’ Star Jayne Trcka Passes Away at 62

The bodybuilding community faces another crushing loss. On Jan. 5, 2026, it was revealed by TMZ Sports that Women’s Bodybuilder Jayne Trcka passed away at 62. She died on Dec. 12, 2025, and her cause of death is pending, as per the San Diego Medical Examiner. 

Trcka’s son confirmed her passing in San Diego on Dec. 12. He was not aware of any medical conditions or sicknesses that could have caused this tragedy. 

Trcka was a mainstay in the Women’s Bodybuilding division throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Her symmetry, tapered waist, and impressive muscle definition helped her stand out in magazines when there were fewer female competitors and categories. 

She later leveraged her fitness career to find success in Hollywood. Her most significant role came in Scary Movie (2000), where she played Miss Mann, a high school gym teacher. She also appeared in “The Drew Carey Show” and “Whose Line is it Anyway?”. Beyond the big screen, she inspired fans with her aesthetics and fun-loving personality. 

Women’s Bodybuilder and Actor Jayne Trcka Passes Away at 62 

Details surrounding her death are still sparse. Law enforcement informed TMZ that Trcka’s friend tried to call her a number of times, but no one picked up. After her worries compounded, she went to Trcka’s house to check on her, at which time she found her unresponsive in the kitchen. 

Police and first responders were called immediately, who later pronounced her dead at the scene.  

Jayne Trcka’s Contest History 

Contest history courtesy of Muscle Memory. 

1993

• Junior USA (NPC) — Heavyweight, 13th
• Palm Springs Classic (NPC) — Heavyweight, 4th

1994

• Junior USA (NPC) — Heavyweight, 6th

1995

• California Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 3rd

1996

• Junior Nationals (NPC) — Heavyweight, 7th
• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 12th

1997

• California Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 1st
• Junior USA (NPC) — Heavyweight, 2nd
• Orange County Classic (NPC) — Overall Winner

1998

• Junior Nationals (NPC) — Heavyweight, 1st
• North American Championships (IFBB) — Heavyweight, 12th
• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 6th

1999

• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 7th

2000

• Nationals (NPC) — Heavyweight, 5th
• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 10th

2001

• Nationals (NPC) — Heavyweight, 13th
• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 8th

2002

• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 13th

2003

• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 9th

2004

• Los Angeles Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 1st
• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 3rd

2005

• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 5th

2006

• Masters Nationals (NPC) — Heavyweight, 8th
• USA Championships (NPC) — Heavyweight, 10th 

Trcka joins a wave of bodybuilding athletes who have died too soon. IFBB Pro bodybuilder Wang Kun died at just 30 years old. According to a spokesperson for the Anhui Provincial Bodybuilding Association, his death was caused by heart issues. Classic Physique competitor LaMarcus Morris recently passed away as well, with no cause of death being made public. 

Trcka’s enduring spirit and physique will always be remembered. Fitness Volt wishes her friends and family strength and resilience during this difficult time. 

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