Bodybuilder Neil Currey is dead! Obituary and details

The bodybuilding community grieves the devastating and untimely loss of rising star athlete Neil Currey, who passed away at just 34 years old.

IFBB Classic Physique pro Currey is considered one of the UK’s top bodybuilding prospects and has quickly risen through the ranks after turning pro in 2018. His unexpected death shocked the bodybuilding world.

Born in England, Currey discovered his passion for fitness and bodybuilding in his teenage years. He began intense training and nutrition regimens to shape his physique and gain the muscle mass necessary for competition.

Having achieved success in amateur competitions, Currey turned professional in 2018 after winning first place in his class at the NCP Worldwide Amateur Olympia in Italy. This allowed him to compete against top-tier Classic Physique bodybuilders on the professional circuit.

Over the next four years, Currey steadily rose through the IFBB rankings, earning the prestigious Mr. He achieved many high placings in competitions leading up to the Olympia competition. His work ethic, commitment to excellence, and aesthetically muscular physique have earned him many fans along the way.

Currey had the highlight of his career with a first-place finish at the New York Pro Show in 2022; This makes him the 2022 Mr. It was an important title that qualified him for the Olympia. Competing for the first time on bodybuilding’s biggest stage, Currey finished 16th in the Classic Physique division at the 2022 Olympia.

Many saw a bright future ahead of the rising star and expected him to continue improving his Olympia rankings in the coming years. This promise was tragically left unfinished at only 34 years old.

As news of Currey’s untimely passing spread, tributes began to pour in honoring his dedication, work ethic, and inspiring commitment to improving his physique. Fellow contestant Steve Laureus described Currey as “an absolute gentleman and athlete” who impressed everyone he encountered.