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The Sun
a day ago
- Health
- The Sun
Bodybuilding legend Craig Licker dead aged 57 with heartbreaking tributes paid
BODYBUILDING legend Craig Licker has died aged just 57. The former IFBB Pro passed away earlier this week, according to reports. 1 His cause of death has yet to be announced. Fans and fellow bodybuilders paid a heartbreaking tribute to Licker. "He had a really gifted structure and discipline for bodybuilding," said retired rival Dave Palumbo. "He earned his IFBB Pro card during an era where very few pro cards were awarded. "He dominated the super competitive middleweight class at the 1994 NPC Nationals (the year Paul DeMayo won the HW and Overall). "I will miss our always interesting conversations and his great sense of humor … RIP my friend!" The news comes just days after it was announced champion Hayley McNeff had died aged just 37. Her passing is understood to have been unexpected but "peaceful", according to tributes. Licker made his IFBB debut in 1995. He competed at the Niagara Falls Pro Invitational and the Houston Pro Championship. The athlete then took a break from the bodybuilding circuit, before returning in 2015. He placed 12th in the Chicago Pro and 16th in the Tampa Pro. His death comes in a tragic year for deaths for some of bodybuilding's greats. Guilherme Henrique passed away at the age of 30 in May. Just a month later, Zulina Hoyos Mendez was killed in a hammer attack at the age of 43. Meanwhile, Vito Pirbazari died after collapsing on a treadmill. And Jodi Vance, 20, suffered a fatal heart attack. MORE TO FOLLOW
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hayley McNeff, former bodybuilding champ, dies at 37
Hayley McNeff, a championship bodybuilder, died last Friday. She was 37. McNeff's obituary did not mention her cause of death, merely stating it was "unexpected but peaceful." McNeff, who was born in Massachusetts, won multiple bodybuilding competitions in 2009. She took first in the 2009 East Coast Classic and at the 2009 NPC Delaware State. Her journey to winning the 2009 NPC Delaware State was captured on the "Raising the Bar" documentary series. The series followed multiple bodybuilders as they prepared to compete at the 2009 NPC Delaware State. McNeff dabbled in a number of sports prior to competing in bodybuilding. She participated in horse riding, board diving and skiing when she was younger. After attending The University of Massachusetts Amherst, she got into bodybuilding. McNeff eventually retired from the sport and pursued a graduate degree in psychology. In her obituary, McNeff was remembered for her "quick wit" and for her "energy and determination." "Hayley was known for her quick wit and constant sense of humor, she had a gift for making those around her laugh and feel welcomed. Her energy and determination was a constant in her life and she always accomplished what she set out to achieve. She treasured her friendships and nurtured strong, lasting relationships with those who knew her best. Hayley will be deeply missed by her parents, siblings, extended family and friends." McNeff's funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 16.
Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Health
- Toronto Sun
Fitness influencer and bodybuilding champion dies ‘unexpectedly' at 37
Hayley McNeff, an American bodybuilder who won multiple state championships and was featured in a documentary, died at her home. Bobybuilder Hayley McNeff died at 37 years old. Instagram Former bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died last Friday at the age of 37 in an 'unexpected' shock to those that knew her. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account An obituary published on on Tuesday described her death as 'unexpected but peaceful' while her family confirmed to People that she died at her home in Sudbury, Mass. 'Hayley was like a beam of light in this world. She had boundless energy and was very determined to achieve whatever she set out to do,' Hayley's father, Dave, told People in a statement. 'She set her sights on bodybuilding and fitness and achieved the highest success that sector offered. She loved us and we love Hayley very much, we miss her madly.' Per the obituary, McNeff graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was an accomplished bodybuilder in the 2000s, capturing state titles in both Maryland and Delaware. 'A lifelong athlete, she excelled as an accomplished equestrian, a talented board diver and skier as a youth and young adult,' the obituary reads. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. McNeff also was featured in Raising the Bar , a 2005 documentary described as ' one of the first of a new wave of realistic and honest bodybuilding documentaries.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'The quest for getting huge will never end,' McNeff said in the documentary. 'There's no limit. I hope there's a day that I'll be able to look in the mirror 100% of the time and be like, 'Yeah man, I'm huge.'' McNeff pursued a graduate degree in psychology after retiring from the sport, but remained interested in fitness. Her Instagram bio described her as a 'nationally ranked bodybuilder, nutritionist and life coach.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'She had a gift for making those around her laugh and feel welcomed,' the obituary reads. 'Her energy and determination was a constant in her life and she always accomplished what she set out to achieve. She treasured her friendships and nurtured strong, lasting relationships with those who knew her best. Hayley will be deeply missed by her parents, siblings, extended family, and friends.' A service for McNeff is set to be held on Saturday, and her family has asked attendees to make a donation to the National Alliance on Mental Illness in her honour. Read More Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Canada Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA
National Post
a day ago
- Health
- National Post
Fitness influencer and bodybuilding champion dies ‘unexpectedly' at 37
Former bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff died last Friday at the age of 37 in an 'unexpected' shock to those that knew her. Article content An obituary published on on Tuesday described her death as 'unexpected but peaceful' while her family confirmed to People that she died at her home in Sudbury, Mass. Article content Article content 'Hayley was like a beam of light in this world. She had boundless energy and was very determined to achieve whatever she set out to do,' Hayley's father, Dave, told People in a statement. 'She set her sights on bodybuilding and fitness and achieved the highest success that sector offered. She loved us and we love Hayley very much, we miss her madly.' Article content Per the obituary, McNeff graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and was an accomplished bodybuilder in the 2000s, capturing state titles in both Maryland and Delaware. Article content 'A lifelong athlete, she excelled as an accomplished equestrian, a talented board diver and skier as a youth and young adult,' the obituary reads. Article content McNeff also was featured in Raising the Bar, a 2005 documentary described as ' one of the first of a new wave of realistic and honest bodybuilding documentaries.' Article content Article content 'The quest for getting huge will never end,' McNeff said in the documentary. 'There's no limit. I hope there's a day that I'll be able to look in the mirror 100% of the time and be like, 'Yeah man, I'm huge.'' Article content Her Instagram bio described her as a 'nationally ranked bodybuilder, nutritionist and life coach.' Article content View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hayley McNeff (@hayleysmash)
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hayley McNeff, bodybuilding champ, dies at 37: 'Bright light has left this world'
Hayley McNeff, a prominent bodybuilder during the mid-2000s, has died unexpectedly. She was 37. McNeff died last Friday, Aug. 8, and her funeral will be held Saturday, Aug. 16, according to her obituary. A Massachusetts native, McNeff won several bodybuilding titles throughout her career, including the 2009 East Coast Classic and 2009 NPC Delaware State, according to bodybuilding website RXMuscle. "Such a bright light has left this world too soon," her obituary states. It goes on to say, "Hayley was known for her quick wit and constant sense of humor, she had a gift for making those around her laugh and feel welcomed. Her energy and determination was a constant in her life and she always accomplished what she set out to achieve. She treasured her friendships and nurtured strong, lasting relationships with those who knew her best. Hayley will be deeply missed by her parents, siblings, extended family and friends." More news: Hiker dies after venomous snake bites him at Tennessee state park McNeff was a respected figure in the bodybuilding community In the early aughts, McNeff was featured in the "Raising the Bar" documentary series, in which a film crew provided an inside look into her gym routine as she prepared for the 2009 NPC Delaware State. After winning the 2009 NPC Delaware State and 2009 East Coast Classic, McNeff was cast on the reality television show "Iron Maidens," which was pitched to follow a group of prominent female bodybuilders. However, the series never aired. McNeff attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts. In addition to bodybuilding, she was an accomplished equestrian, board diver, and skier as a child and young adult, her obituary states. Following her bodybuilding career, which peaked in 2009, McNeff pursued graduate studies in psychology to better understand and help others, her obituary states. Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Bodybuilding champion Hayley McNeff dies at 37
