What Happened to Stacey Cummings? Texas bodybuilder Dies at 31
2 min readThe sudden demise of a young bodybuilder has left us all shocked. Stacey Cummings, a Texas native, and mother of two passed away on 20th April. She was just 31 years old. The cause of her death is yet to be known.
Cummings started competing in 2013. She received her IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness) pro card three years later in 2016.
Last year, Cummings attended the bikini class at the IFBB Texas Pro.
“It is with deep hearts that we announce the terrible and untimely demise of IFBB Pro Stacey Cummings,” was confirmed by the National Physique Committee Texas.
What have people said about Stacey Cummings?
Many relatives and friends of Stacey Cummings took to their social media accounts to express their sorrow at her sudden demise.
Kelly Lynn, Cummings’ friend, and bodybuilding professional said in her online post that she is still coming to terms that Cummings is no more. Lynn further mentioned that she and Cummings performed three shows together in 2020. While Lynn was competing in Nationals, Cummings decided to go pro.
Who announced Stacey Cummings’ death?
The Texas section of the National Physique Committee confirmed the passing away of the young bodybuilder, Stacey Cummings.
They stated, “We regret to inform you of the sudden and terrible demise of IFBB Pro Stacey.”
Who was Stacey Cummings?
Stacey Cummings was an IFBB Pro bodybuilder hailing from Texas, Florida, USA. She made her debut in the Bikini division in 2013.
Cummings obtained her IFBB Pro card in 2016 following her victory at the NPC Nationals in the Figure class.
From 2016 to 2021, Cummings was seen participating in several bodybuilding tournaments and competitions. She also earned a few respectable achievements in the Figure class.
Cummings ranked in 12th position in the Bikini class that took place in 2021 IFBB Texas Pro the previous year.
She co-owned a gym named Flex Fitness 24/7 gym with her husband as well as a fellow bodybuilding professional, Bryant Fought. The gym is situated in McKinney, Texas.
Cummings’ death is the only recent in the long list of high-profile premature deaths that have shaken the bodybuilding world in the past months.
Last week, Cedric McMillan, a 2017 Arnold Classic champ, lost his life after suffering from a heart attack during his run on the treadmill. He was 44 years old.
Earlier this year, in February, Tom Prince, a retired bodybuilder died due to cancer at the age of 52.