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2x World’s Strongest Man Geoff Capes Dies at the Age of 75
Extremely sad news struck the strength community on October 23rd, as it was revealed that Geoff Capes has passed away at the age of 75-years-old. His…
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Bodybuilding
Bodybuilder ‘Big Lenny’ Passes Away at 60 After Suffering From Heart Failure
The bodybuilding and fitness communities face yet another loss after the passing of Lenny Persin, also known as Big Lenny. In a recent YouTube video shared…
CrossFit
Luka Đukić Speaks Out Regarding Lazar Đukić’s Tragic Death at 2024 CrossFit Games
The 2024 CrossFit Games will unfortunately be remembered for the incident that led to the tragic death of one competitor, Lazar Đukić, on the very first…
CrossFit
Lazar Đukić’s Brother Breaks Silence Following His Death: “You Loved The Sport That Didn’t Love You Back”
Lazar Đukić’s death during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games has impacted many, but no one suffers as hard as his own family. One…
CrossFit
Lazar Đukić Passes Away During Swimming Event at 2024 CrossFit Games
The story of Lazar Đukić has shocked the fitness community, as the athlete went missing during the first event of the 2024 CrossFit Games. The tragedy…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilder Left Dead at 34 After Horrific Head-On Motorcycle Collision
The bodybuilding world continues to face hardship after hardship. According to various sources, André Cavalcanti tragically lost his life in a horrific accident on a motorcycle…
Bodybuilding
Brazilian Bodybuilder Killed After Being Shot 5 Times, Body Found Wrapped in Sheet at Park
Brazilian bodybuilder Salomao de Moura Ribeiro Magnin’s lifeless body was discovered next to his motorcycle in a car park last Saturday. As confirmed by NeedtoKnow, Magnin…
Bodybuilding
IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Douglas Fruchey Has Died
The bodybuilding world mourns the loss of American IFBB Pro athlete Douglas Fruchey, who passed away at the age of 36 on June 15, 2024. Fruchey,…
Bodybuilding
30-Year-Old Vegan Bodybuilder Passes Away Suddenly, Death Remains a Mystery
Bodybuilding influencer and personality Alfredo Martin has passed away suddenly, according to a social media post made by his partner. Martin was only 30 years old…
Bodybuilding
19-Year-Old Bodybuilder Ryeley Palfi Has Died in a Motorcycle Accident
June 8, 2022, proved to be another dark day for the bodybuilding community as we witnessed the passing of a talented 19-year-old aspiring Canadian bodybuilder Ryeley…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilder Tom Prince Has Passed Away at 52
Professional bodybuilder Tom Prince passed away at 52 because of serious health complications. Although the exact cause of death is not known yet, Tom has been…
Bodybuilding
21 Bodybuilders Who Died of Heart Attack
Most people get a gym membership to work on their bodies and improve their health. But what happens when these same people start falling dead in…
Bodybuilding
1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson Passes Away At 82 Due To Pneumonia
1982 Mr. Olympia winner Chris Dickerson passes away due to pneumonia on Dec. 23, 2021. He was 82 years old and was living in a rehab…
Bodybuilding
Jose Raymond Is ‘Really Sad’ That Shawn Rhoden ‘Wasn’t Able To Clear His Name Before His Death’
The bodybuilding community was generally heartbroken to hear of the passing of Shawn Rhoden. While this is also the case with Jose Raymond, “The Boston Mass”…
Bodybuilding
REPORT: Bodybuilder Victor Richards NOT Dead, He is ‘Alive and Well’
Wednesday afternoon, FitnessVolt published an article, reporting that Nigerian bodybuilder Victor Richards had passed away. We are retracting this news, as his daughter has revealed that…
Bodybuilding
(RETRACTED) Bodybuilder Victor Richards Has Passed Away At 56 Years Old
Editor’s Note: This report has been retracted, following additional information from the daughter of Victor Richards, confirming that he is, thankfully, alive and well. For more,…
Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding Community Mourns The Death of Bodybuilder Shawn Rhoden
Pro bodybuilder and former Mr. Olympia champion Shawn Rhoden has reportedly passed away at the age of 46 years old on November 6th, 2021 due to…
Bodybuilding
Arnold Schwarzenegger Calls For ‘More Testing Or Promoting Smaller Divisions’ To Stop Bodybuilding Deaths
Arnold Schwarzenegger recently went on record about his concerns over the seemingly increasing number of deaths in the bodybuilding world. Now he is continuing to call…
2021 Mr. Olympia
George Peterson Coach Gives Account Of Bodybuilder’s Death, Community Reacts
There are no words to describe the shockwaves felt throughout the bodybuilding community, at the news of the passing of George Peterson, days before he was…