Bodybuilder Jodi Vance Dies at 20 From Dehydration-Related Heart Failure

The rising star and coach was attending the Arnold Sports Festival when she suffered a fatal cardiac arrest linked to the use of hazardous substances.

Jodi Vance, a 20-year-old bodybuilder from Texas, passed away after her heart stopped due to complications from severe dehydration while at the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio.
Her family confirmed the cause of death in a public statement, emphasizing the sudden and unexpected nature of her passing and urging others to prioritize their health.
Vance's coach, Justin Mihaly, revealed she had used a potassium-sparing diuretic and a fat-burning drug without his or her family's knowledge, which likely contributed to her condition.
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office has not yet officially released a cause of death, but dehydration symptoms, including vomiting, were reported before her collapse.
Vance was a rising star in bodybuilding, recently placing third at the 2024 NPC Battle of Texas, and was at the festival in a coaching capacity rather than competing.

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