Mr. USA Middleweight Champ Daniel Alexander Has Tragically Passed Away

Another young bodybuilder gone too soon.

It seems that a great deal of young talented bodybuilders have been tragically losing their lives recently. Now among their unfortunate ranks is bodybuilding standout Daniel Alexander, a talented up and comer who was preparing to make his return to the posing stage after a two year hiatus.

 

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We are 47 days out from @legionsportsfest 212 show . . Let’s bring a package that makes small children cry ?? . . Looking forward to competing with some friends and settling some scores @ifbbpro_charlescurtis ?? . . Dream big. Work hard. Get shit done. #operationprowin #npc #ifbb #crunchfitness #workoutmotivation #motivation #gymlife #gym #followme #bodybuilding #veins #abs #gainscity #lean #diet #classicphysique #nextlevelshit #fitness #fitfam #fitspiration #fitspo #freak #trainhard #ironaddict #savage #kagedmuscle #animal #212 #vitaminshoppe #legionsportsfest @davekalick @physiqueinc

A post shared by Dan Alexander (@ifbbpro_dandan) on Sep 24, 2019 at 1:11pm PDT

A IFBB 212 Pro with a tremendous amount of potential, Daniel Alexander was recently preparing for a return to competition since winning the 2017 Mr. USA Middleweight title. He was prepping for the Legion Sports Fest to compete in the 212 division when he suddenly passed away.

The initial report does not provide a cause of death, but his passing was confirmed by bodybuilding prep coach Dave Kalick in a post on Instagram.

 

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It is with sad heavy, anguished heart reporting the passing of my brother Daniel. This is gut wrenching and shocking beyond comprehension, there is a huge hole in my heart. Asking please for prayers thoughts for Daniel’s family, close friends and loved ones.You will be forever missed and loved. Fly free Daniel and rest peacefully.

A post shared by Dave Kalick (@davekalick) on Oct 21, 2019 at 6:23am PDT

Another competitor gone too soon. Generation Iron sends condolences to the friends and family of Daniel Alexander.

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