Cedric McMillan

“We regret to inform you that our friend and brother Cedric McMillan passed away today,” the sponsor said in a caption of the 44-year-old and former Arnold ...

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PRO bodybuilder Cedric McMillan has died age 44.The former Arnold Classic champion's death was confirmed by Generation Iron yesterday.McMillan was w.

"He was everything this industry needed. McMillan said in a previous interview withFitness Volt, “I think the army is kind of part of who I am. He will be greatly missed, by all." We will never forget his service to our country. "He was everything this industry needed. RIP Cedric." The tragic news comes shortly after McMillan was very open about his past heart issues and near death experience in 2021. "Cedric was an American hero, who was proud to be an American and to serve his country in our armed forces. RIP Cedric." "R.I.P. to one of my favorite bodybuilders and best personality in professional bodybuilding Cedric McMillan," one fan tweeted. McMillan was considered to be one of the best bodybuilders in the world, earning him the nickname, The One. He won his first bodybuilding competition in 2011 at the Orlando Show of Champions. A year later, he won the bodybuilding competition for the 2012New YorkPro.

"We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today. Cedric will be greatly missed as an athlete, comrade, friend, and father ...

"Our prayers are with all his family and friends. "We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today. McMillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition, and the organizer, the Arnold Sports Festival, said it was "heartbroken" in a tribute on Instagram.

Champion bodybuilder Cedric McMillan died Tuesday, according to his sponsor. He was 44. McMillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic Champion.

My heart was functioning at 10 percent of the normal heart.” McMillan’s final victory was at the 2019 Grand Prix Hungary, which qualified him for the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition. McMillan was the 2017 winner of the Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition. McMillan's breathing was so poor, doctors told him he needed to get on a plane immediately and get to heart specialist. “They noticed my heart function was very low. He 'fought the good fight' and now he rests.”

Bodybuilding legend Cedric McMillan died Tuesday at the age of 44, according to his sponsor, Black Skull USA.

"I was almost dead," he said. I was that close." "We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today," Black Skull USA said in a statement.

McMillan turned pro in 2009 and famously won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding show. He was also a member of the U.S. Army.

McMillan’s final victory was at the 2019 Grand Prix Hungary, which qualified him for the 2020 Olympia. However, he skipped that contest as well as the 2021 Arnold Classic. In November 2021, he made a guest posing appearance in Alexandria, VA, and announced that he was going to compete in the 2022 Arnold Classic. However, he had to miss the contest due to health issues. He won the Levrone Classic Poland in 2016 and placed seventh at that year’s Olympia. In spite of not winning a show to qualify for the 2019 Olympia, he received a special invite to compete in the contest anyway. He is widely remembered for his entertaining victory speech and getting Arnold Schwarzenegger himself to pose alongside him. According to Muscle Memory, McMillan’s first bodybuilding show was the 2007 NPC South Carolina State contest, where he placed first overall. He finished 12th that year on bodybuilding’s biggest stage.

Cedric McMillan passed away at the age of 44. The cause of his death hasn't been revealed. The bodybuilder had earlier opened up about his health issues.

Dude was one of the best in the bodybuilding industry. He was best known for bringing back the “classic” look. He tested positive for the virus in 2020. One added: “Still can’t believe Cedric McMillan passed away today! Let’s all get 5 extra reps for Cedric today.” Cedric had previously opened up about his “near-death” experience and heart issues.

A body building world champion that transformed the sport for ever has died at the age of 44. He had just announced big plans. G.P. Rodriguez and The Sun.

We will never forget his service to our country. “A dedicated family man, Cedric was a pure inspiration for bodybuilders and people to look up to. “Cedric was an American hero, who was proud to be an American and to serve his country in our armed forces. “I was almost dead,” he said of the ordeal. He was known for bringing the “classic” look back to Men’s Open bodybuilding. “R.I.P. to one of my favourite bodybuilders and best personality in professional bodybuilding Cedric McMillan,” read one tweet.

Body building icon Cedric McMillan has died at the age of 44. The Arnold Classic champion's death was confirmed by Generation Iron on Wednesday (AEST).

We will never forget his service to our country. “A dedicated family man, Cedric was a pure inspiration for bodybuilders and people to look up to. “Cedric was an American hero, who was proud to be an American and to serve his country in our armed forces. “I was almost dead,” he said of the ordeal. He was known for bringing the “classic” look back to Men’s Open bodybuilding. “R.I.P. to one of my favourite bodybuilders and best personality in professional bodybuilding Cedric McMillan,” read one tweet.

Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan died at the age of 44. Read further to know more about the cause of his sudden death.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Pro Bodybuilder#CedricMcMillan. I attended a seminar of his in Toronto in 2018. One user tweeted, “Saddened to hear of the passing of Pro Bodybuilder #CedricMcMillan. I attended a seminar of his in Toronto in 2018. Don’t forget to stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz. My deepest condolences go out to his Family, Friends and Fans. RIP” A Gentleman, Entertaining and Charismatic. Loved his Bodybuilding philosophies. That’s probably the 5th death in the last year and it makes me very sad. A Gentleman, Entertaining and Charismatic. Loved his Bodybuilding philosophies. That’s probably the 5th death in the last year and it makes me very sad. McMillan contracted Covid in the year 2020 and after a while, he started facing difficulty in breathing. McMillan was one of the greatest builders of all time. During an interaction with GI, he stated that he had tested positive for Covid-19, as a result of which he began having issues related to his heart and breathing. This must be a difficult time for all his friends and family.

Due to his health issues, American bodybuilder Cedric McMillan had been postponing his return to competitive bodybuilding.

In an interview with GI in November 2021, McMillan said he had tested positive for Covid-19 in 2020, which led to heart and breathing issues. He was an active service member in the US Army. McMillan had earlier opened up about his past heart-related issues and “near-death experience” in 2021.

Cedric McMillan is the third US bodybuilder to pass away in the last six months. Due to a cardiac condition, he retired last year.

Following the deaths ofShawn Rhodenand George Petersonat the end of last year, it is the latest in a succession of catastrophes to strike the sport. After winning the 2009 NPC National Championships, McMillan became a professional. He left behind his wife and four children. After winning the 2009 NPC National Championships, McMillan became a professional. He left behind his wife and four children. Cedric McMillan, a world-class bodybuilder and former US Army instructor, passed away on Tuesday. The loss of a legend has shocked the bodybuilding community.

"Known for his larger-than-life personality, his infectious smile, a gentle heart ... Cedric will be deeply missed," the Arnold Sports Festival said of ...

"I just want to give a shout to this little kid, he's 8 years old, and he's at home, laying on the floor of his living room, watching Conan the Barbarian," he explained. The organization said McMillan was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of sergeant first class. "That little kid's name is Cedric," McMillan said. "But I didn't see no white light. He 'fought the good fight' and now he rests," the company added. "Cedric will be greatly missed as an athlete, comrade, friend, and father.