It's been confirmed that Laura Bass passed away in January 22, 2021. We'll post more details when we get them.

(1968-2021)

Cause of Death: Suicide

 


1992

Junior USA - NPC, Overall Winner
Junior USA - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st
Nationals - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

1994

Ms International - IFBB, 9th

1995

Ms International - IFBB, 10th

Tonya Molina

(Nov. 1977-Apr. 20, 2021)

Cause of Death: Homicide

 



2015

NPC Desert Storm-Bikini (3rd)

Here's her thread for more details and pictures:

https://saradas.org/index.php?topic=759104.0

Melissa Coates

 

(June 18, 1971 – June 23, 2021)

Cause Of Death: No official cause of death reported yet, but she recently had her left leg amputated, due to blood clots preventing blood from getting supplied to her leg.

1991 Windsor Physique – 1st (LW)
1992 Eastern Ontario – 1st (MW)
1993 Ontario – 1st (MW)
1994 Canadian Championships – 1st (MW)
1996 Jan Tana Classic – 1st (Overall)
1996 IFBB Ms. Olympia – 9th
1997 IFBB Ms. International – 6th
1997 IFBB Ms. Olympia – 11th
1999 IFBB Ms. International – 13th

Kristy Enos

 

(December 16,1981-June 9,2021)

Cause of Death: Road Accident


2011

California Championships - NPC, Overall Winner
California Championships - NPC, LightWeight, 1st
Contra Costa (CA) Championships - NPC, LightWeight, 1st

2012

Los Angeles Championships - NPC, Physique Overall Winner
San Jose Championships - NPC, Bodybuilding, 1st
San Jose Championships - NPC, Physique A, 3rd
USA Championships - NPC, Physique B, 4th

2013

USA Championships - NPC, Physique B, 2nd

2017

San Jose Pro - IFBB, Physique, 7th

2018

San Jose Championships - NPC, Physique, 12th

Jenny Lynn-Powell-2x Olympia & 3x Arnold Classic Figure Champion



(January 22, 1972-July 18, 2021)

Cause of Death: Seizure

Competition History

2002 IFBB Arnold Classic And Internationals – 12th
2002 IFBB New York Pro Fitness – 5th
2002 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Fitness – 7th
2002 IFBB GNC Show Of Strength – 5th
2003 IFBB Figure International – 1st
2003 IFBB Night of Champions, Figure – 2nd
2003 IFBB Figure Olympia – 3rd
2003 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure, Figure – 1st
2003 IFBB Show of Strength Pro Championship, Figure – 1st
2004 IFBB Figure International – 1st
2004 IFBB Figure Olympia – 2nd
2004 IFBB Show of Strength Pro Championship, Figure – 1st
2005 IFBB Figure International – 1st
2005 IFBB Figure Olympia – 2nd
2005 IFBB Sacramento Pro Championships, Figure – 1st
2005 IFBB San Francisco Pro Championships, Figure – 1st
2006 IFBB Colorado Pro Championships, Figure – 2nd
2006 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Figure, Figure – 1st
2006 IFBB Figure Olympia – 1st
2007 IFBB Figure Olympia – 1st
2008 IFBB Figure Olympia – 4th
2009 IFBB Jacksonville Pro – 3rd
2009 IFBB Europa – 1st
2009 IFBB Figure Olympia – 7th

I just saw the news for Jenny Lynne-Powell and was shocked.  As I look at the others in this thread I am saddened.  So many and all in their 50's or younger.  I love the physiques these women build, but unfortunately this thread shows that what these women do to their bodies to achieve this look is detrimental to their health long-term.  So unfortunate.

I just saw the news for Jenny Lynne-Powell and was shocked.  As I look at the others in this thread I am saddened.  So many and all in their 50's or younger.  I love the physiques these women build, but unfortunately this thread shows that what these women do to their bodies to achieve this look is detrimental to their health long-term.  So unfortunate.

I don't know if that's entirely true.  Jenny died of a seizure in her sleep.  There's all kinds of reasons for something like that.  I work in health care and you might be surprised how many people young and old who report a history of seizures.  Without getting into the covid vaccine debate, there are numerous reports of severe adverse reactions, and this could be another instance.  Kristy Enos was recently killed in a car accident, some of the other ladies have died by suicide (mental health) or homicide (possible mental health problem of a spouse or life partner).  If anything, I'd say that mental health problems and the behaviors that stem from them seem to be the most prevalent theme, moreso than the physical fallout of years of training, dieting and substance use. 

Sofia Graham



(April 1994 - July 2021)

Cause of Death: Heart Attack


Competition History:

2019

Junior USA - NPC, Figure A, 2nd
Junior USA - NPC, Physique A, 1st

2020

Junior USA - NPC, Figure A, 2nd
Junior USA - NPC, Physique A, 3rd

2021

Junior USA - NPC, Figure A, 4th
Universe - NPC, Figure A, 3rd

Sofia's Picture Thread

Alena Hatvani-Kosinova (1975 - 2021)
Cause of Death: Not Known (possibly extreme conditioning taken to dangerous levels)

2017
Amateur Olympia Spain - IFBB, Physique, 5th
Arnold Amateur Australia - IFBB, Physique, 3rd
Arnold Amateur Europe - IFBB, Masters Physique, Did not place
Arnold Amateur Europe - IFBB, Physique B, 5th

2020
Europa Dallas - IFBB, Bodybuilding, 2nd

Rhonda Lee Quaresma (1968 - 2021)
Cause of Death: Cancer

1989 Kingston Open Level-1 - 1st Place LightWeight (amateur open)

1990 Ottawa Open Level-1 - 1st Place LightWeight (amateur open)

1992 Ontario Eastern Regional Level-2 - 1st Place LightWeight (amateur regional)

1993 All Ontario Level-3 - 1st Place LightWeight (amateur provincials)

1995 Canadian Nationals Level-4 - 1st Place MiddleWeight (amateur nationals)

1998 Jan Tana Classic - 13th Place (professional International)

2003 Night of Champions - 14th place (Pro International)

2012 Toronto Pro Show - 13th place (pro physique)

2013 Titans Grand Prix - 16th place (Pro Physique)

2016 Ferrigno Legacy - 16th place (Pro physique)

Sarah Bridges (1972 - 2021)
Cause of Death: Not Known

2003
British Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st

2005
New York Pro Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 8th

2007
Jan Tana Pro Classic - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 6th

2008
New York Pro Championships - IFBB, Did not place

2010
Battle of Champions - IFBB, Bodybuilding, Did not place

2011
Toronto Pro - IFBB, Bodybuilding, 9th

2013
New York Pro Championships - IFBB, Physique, Did not place


Kristy Schaus (1960’s or 70’s - 2021)
Cause of Death: Cancer

Beverly International’s 2008 NKC Bodybuilding & Figure Championships - 1st place and overall

2008 CBBF Natural World Qualifier - 1st place Heavyweight

Tonya Knight (1966 - 2023)
Cause of Death: Cancer

1984
USA Championships - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 11th

1985
USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 6th

1986
USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 4th

1988
Olympia - IFBB, 4th
World Pro Championships - IFBB, 5th

1989
Ms International - IFBB, Disqualified

1991
Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, Winner
Ms International - IFBB, Winner

1992
Ms International - IFBB, 6th

1993
Jan Tana Pro Classic - IFBB, 3rd

Dawn Whitham (1965 - 2023)
Cause of Death: Brain cancer

1990
Ms USA - AAU, Medium, 1st

1992
Atlantic States Championships - NPC, Overall Winner
Atlantic States Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

2005
Atlantic States Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd
Atlantic States Championships - NPC, Masters, 5th