Danny Broadhurst, an up-and-coming star in bodybuilding, died unexpectedly over the weekend.
NPC bodybuilder Danny Broadhurst passed away suddenly over the weekend at 32 years old, according to multiple reports. The cause of death has not been shared at this time.
Broadhurst was a star on the rise at the NPC level who grew a massive following on social media due to his incredible physique. Many fans of Broadhurst shared their condolences once they heard the news of his passing on different platforms.
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Broadhurst competed twice in 2024 as he continued to work toward earning his Pro Card. In 2022, the bodybuilder suffered an ankle injury that required a pause in training as he recovered fully. As time went on, Broadhurst recovered from his injury and built his physique back up to an elite level.
Danny Broadhurst’s Career In Bodybuilding
Danny Broadhurst began competing at the NPC level in 2016. He was victorious during the San Francisco Championships and this fueled him to improve further and work toward the IFBB.
In 2024, Broadhurst finished fourth in the pro qualifier during the Worldwide Mexico Supershow Regional & Pro Qualifier. Broadhurst had three victories under his belt. This includes the 2021 NPC Mother Lode Championship and 2022 Legion Sports Fest.
Broadhurst last posted on Instagram on July 7, giving fans a physique update as he prepped for his next competition.
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Danny Broadhurst’s Competition History
- 2016 NPC San Francisco Championships: 1st in Novice Heavyweight, 2nd in Heavyweight
- 2018 NPC USA Championships: 10th in Heavyweight
- 2018 Contra Costa Championships: 2nd in Heavyweight
- 2019 NPC National Championships: Did not place
- 2021 NPC National Championships: 6th in Super Heavyweight
- 2021 NPC California State Championships: 2nd in Super Heavyweight
- 2021 NPC Mother Lode Championships: 1st in Heavyweight
- 2022 NPC North American Championships: 9th in Super Heavyweight
- 2022 NPC Legion Sports Fest: 1st in Super Heavyweight
- 2024 NPC Worldwide Mexico Supershow Regional & Pro Qualifier: 4th in Pro Qualifier Heavyweight, 7th in Regional Heavyweight
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