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Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Coroner releases cause of death for bodybuilding coach in Columbus for Arnold Festival
A Texas bodybuilding coach who died while in Columbus for the Arnold Sports Festival in February died of cardiac arrhythmia due to dehydration and electrolyte complications, the Franklin County Coroner's Office reported Friday. Jodi Vance, 20, of Amarillo, Texas, died on Feb. 27 after she was transported from her room at the Sonesta Columbus Downtown hotel near the festival to OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, The Dispatch previously reported. According to an autopsy report from the coroner's office, Vance died from "dehydration with electrolyte and metabolic derangement in the setting of bodybuilding competition preparation." Her death has been ruled an accident. The coroner's report states that Vance had not been drinking water in the days leading up to the event and had been throwing up. She was provided IV fluids from a hydration company before she became unresponsive and was transported to the emergency room. An Arnold Sports Festival spokesperson said Vance was not a vendor or competitor at the event. In a post on Instagram the day after Vance's death, her family said her heart stopped due to complications of severe dehydration. "She was a beautiful person inside and out and she will be missed every single day ... If anyone takes anything from this, please put your health first," the post stated. Reporter Shahid Meighan can be reached at smeighan@ at ShahidMeighan on X, and at on Bluesky. This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Coroner reveals what killed bodybuilder in Columbus for Arnold Festival
Fox News
06-03-2025
- Fox News
Bodybuilder Jodi Vance was 'throwing up all morning' before dying of heart attack, 911 audio reveals
More details about the tragic death of 20-year-old bodybuilder Jodi Vance have been revealed. TMZ Sports obtained 911 audio from a call Vance's wife made while in their hotel room in Columbus, Ohio, during the Arnold Sports Festival. During the call, the woman told Columbus Police Vance had "passed out in bed" and added she had been "throwing up all morning" before going unconscious. "She won't wake up and won't respond to us," the woman told the 911 operator. The woman was told help was on the way, but Vance died of a heart attack brought on by severe dehydration, her family announced. Vance's family used her fitness Instagram page to deliver the news of her death. "Her heart stopped due to complications of severe dehydration," the post on Vance's Instagram page said. "Despite all efforts by the hospital, they were unable to revive her. "She was a beautiful person inside and out, and she will be missed every single day. This was sudden and unexpected. Please give her family time to process this loss in peace. If anyone takes anything from this, please put your health first." Justin Mihaly, Vance's coach, claimed in an Instagram video he knew the reason behind the severe dehydration, which led to the fatal heart attack, "extremely hazardous substances." "Jodi made a serious error," Mihaly said in the video. "Jodi used two extremely hazardous substances to improve her physique — I assume just for the Arnold Expo — without my knowledge, my approval, without family's knowledge, their approval. … There is no reason that she should have been dehydrating." Mihaly said he had consent from Vance's mother, Jenny, to post the Instagram video explaining what he believed led to the severe dehydration. "You are welcome to direct your blame towards me if that's how you believe we can best honor Jodi," Mihaly continued in the video. Vance recently placed third in the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas in the women's physique division. Vance used her fitness page to show her physical progress, while also providing motivational quotes for her followers. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Texas body builder Jodi Vance dies at age 20 'due to complications of severe dehydration'
Jodi Vance, an American body builder from Texas, is dead at age 20. "From Jodi's family and loved ones: for those that haven't heard yet, Jodi passed away yesterday afternoon," her family posted on her Instagram page Friday. Her heart stopped due to complications of severe dehydration." Prior to her death, Vance, from Amarillo, had attended the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus. She was pronounced dead early Thursday afternoon after paramedics took her to the Grant Medical Center from a hotel near the festival, according to information from the post and The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network. An Arnold Sports Festival spokesperson said Vance was not a vendor or competitor at the four-day event that ended Sunday. Her official cause of death remains under investigation pending an autopsy. "She was a beautiful person inside and out and she will be missed every single day. This was sudden and unexpected. Please give her family time to process this loss in peace. If anyone takes anything from this, please put your heath first." Vance placed third in the Women's Physique division of the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas. Celebrity death investigation: Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa death investigation reveals gas, carbon monoxide results In a separate Instagram post, Vance's trainer, Justin Mihaly, said she brought a beam of light to every event and expo. "Thank you for keeping Jodi first and to all who have shown an outpouring of love to Jodi and her family," Mihaly wrote in a caption with the video. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Texas body builder Jodi Vance dead at age 20
USA Today
05-03-2025
- Health
- USA Today
Texas body builder Jodi Vance dies at age 20 'due to complications of severe dehydration'
Texas body builder Jodi Vance dies at age 20 'due to complications of severe dehydration' Jodi Vance, an American body builder from Texas, is dead at age 20. "From Jodi's family and loved ones: for those that haven't heard yet, Jodi passed away yesterday afternoon," her family posted on her Instagram page Friday. Her heart stopped due to complications of severe dehydration." Prior to her death, Vance, from Amarillo, had attended the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus. She was pronounced dead early Thursday afternoon after paramedics took her to the Grant Medical Center from a hotel near the festival, according to information from the post and The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network. An Arnold Sports Festival spokesperson said Vance was not a vendor or competitor at the four-day event that ended Sunday. Her official cause of death remains under investigation pending an autopsy. "She was a beautiful person inside and out and she will be missed every single day. This was sudden and unexpected. Please give her family time to process this loss in peace. If anyone takes anything from this, please put your heath first." Vance placed third in the Women's Physique division of the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas. Celebrity death investigation: Gene Hackman, wife Betsy Arakawa death investigation reveals gas, carbon monoxide results 'A beam of light' In a separate Instagram post, Vance's trainer, Justin Mihaly, said she brought a beam of light to every event and expo. "Thank you for keeping Jodi first and to all who have shown an outpouring of love to Jodi and her family," Mihaly wrote in a caption with the video. Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Health
- Express Tribune
What are diuretics? Debate arises about safety in wake of Jodi Vance's death
Jodi Vance's sudden passing has raised concerns about the risks of diuretics and other performance-enhancing substances in bodybuilding. On March 2, 2025, her coach, Justin Mihaly, addressed the situation in a social media statement with the support of Vance's mother, Jenny. Mihaly revealed that Vance's health had become a growing concern in recent weeks. While she was not preparing for any immediate competition—her next event was still 20 weeks away—he stated that she had taken two extremely hazardous substances without his or her family's knowledge. He clarified that these substances were not part of their agreed-upon protocol. Medical reports indicated that Vance's potassium level at the time of her hospitalization was an alarming 9 mmol/L—far above the normal range of 3.5 to 5.2 mmol/L. Mihaly suggested that this could indicate the use of a potassium-sparing diuretic, though he could not confirm the exact circumstances. He explained that such diuretics, when combined with fat-burning drugs, can have severe and even fatal effects on the body. Diuretics, also known as water pills, help the kidneys remove excess salt and fluid from the body through urine. They are commonly used to treat conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, and kidney disorders, including kidney stones. There are three main types of diuretics: Thiazide, Loop, and Potassium-sparing. While they are considered safe when used as prescribed, side effects can include dehydration, muscle cramps, dizziness, and drops in sodium and potassium levels. A severe potassium imbalance, known as hypokalemia or hyperkalemia, can lead to dangerous heart complications. Mihaly stressed that bodybuilding as a sport would be better without diuretics, calling attention to their dangers. Despite the tragic circumstances, he praised Vance's commitment and work ethic, saying it was "second to nobody." At the time of her passing, Vance was attending the Arnold Sports Festival to coach and support athletes. Her last major competition was the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas, where she placed third in the Women's Physique division.
