Bodybuilder Kristoffer Berner has tragically died at 43 years old on July 14, 2024, as confirmed by multiple sources. No cause of death has been revealed. He is the latest bodybuilder to pass away as fans have witnessed a handful of athletes die too soon in the sport.
Although details surrounding his demise are limited at the time of this writing, Berner’s death came as a gut-wrenching shock to the community. As a thriving Men’s Open contender, he was well-respected in the IFBB Pro League, having made his presence known with a shredded physique and extraordinary delts. He was trained by industry expert, coach Milos Sarcev.
His passing hit the community especially hard as he was slated to compete this weekend at the highly anticipated 2024 Chicago Pro show, a celebrated event, headlined by the Men’s Open division. In Kristoffer Berner’s last outing on stage, he placed outside of the top 15 at Steve Weinberger’s prestigious New York Pro competition.
Men’s Open Pro Kristoffer Berner Dies at 43, Bodybuilding Community Reacts
Earning his Pro card in 2022 at the NPC Worldwide Sweden Grand Prix, the future looked bright for Kristoffer Berner, who kept fans updated on his workouts, physique, and contest plans via social media.
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Check out what bodybuilders and fans had to say about his tragic passing:
“😢 he was such an amazing person I watched him win his pro card in Sweden Prayers for his family ❤️” shared Martin Fitzwater.
“Whattttt??????” reporter Giles Thomas wrote.
“My condolences. 🙏🏿” IFBB Pro Winsom White posted.
“Omg I can’t believe this I competed against him in Sweden when he turned pro, this is so so sad 😥” shared Joe Ballinger
“I’m still in a big shock…. He really was my brother and I will miss the good conversations we had. See you in Walhalla my brother. Fly high Ironside❤️❤️” a commenter wrote.
“God must be building the best gym up there in heaven…” one commenter wrote.
Sadly, this hasn’t been the first untimely death to shake up the bodybuilding landscape. Over last weekend, NPC bodybuilder Danny Broadhurst died unexpectedly at just 32 years old, leaving onlookers and fans curious about the dangers associated with the sport. His cause of death remains a mystery.
As a high-profile competitor who enjoyed testing himself against the best bodybuilders in the federation, fans are still processing the devastating loss. Our team at Fitness Volt extends our deepest condolences to his friends and family. Rest in peace, Kristoffer Berner.
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