The bodybuilding community is in mourning after the death of former Mr. Olympia competitor Neil Curry, who died at the age of 34.
Why did the famous bodybuilder die?
Curry is a professional bodybuilder who competed in the Classic Physique category. He passed away on September 11, 2023 at the age of 34. The famous coach Milos Sartsev reported this:
“Absolutely shocking, heartbreaking news: my former athlete Neil Curry died today… by suicide. My last and best memory of him is the smile on his face after he won the New York Pro and achieved his lifelong dream of qualifying for Mr. Olympia.
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I am speechless and have so much pain and sadness. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and loved ones. Rest in peace Neil and God bless your soul.”
Sartsev subsequently edited the message to remove the mention of suicide. The cause of death of the bodybuilder has not yet been officially reported.
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How did Curry become a bodybuilder?
Curry was born and raised in the UK. At school he fell in love with football, and soon began training with iron. Over the years, Curry became increasingly focused on training and diet, which led him to bodybuilding.
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In addition to his achievements in bodybuilding, Curry will be remembered for his warmth and compassion for people, friends say. According to them, he was a good friend, coach and mentor who always strived to make time for everyone in the gym, supporting both beginners and experienced athletes.
Curry’s professional career began at the 2017 World Championships. He later competed in a number of major tournaments and won the 2022 New York Pro. And he took part in the Mr. Olympia tournament — six years after the start of his career.