Cedric McMillan

McMillan turned pro in 2009 and famously won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding show. He was also a member of the U.S. Army.

McMillan’s final victory was at the 2019 Grand Prix Hungary, which qualified him for the 2020 Olympia. However, he skipped that contest as well as the 2021 Arnold Classic. In November 2021, he made a guest posing appearance in Alexandria, VA, and announced that he was going to compete in the 2022 Arnold Classic. However, he had to miss the contest due to health issues. He won the Levrone Classic Poland in 2016 and placed seventh at that year’s Olympia. In spite of not winning a show to qualify for the 2019 Olympia, he received a special invite to compete in the contest anyway. He is widely remembered for his entertaining victory speech and getting Arnold Schwarzenegger himself to pose alongside him. According to Muscle Memory, McMillan’s first bodybuilding show was the 2007 NPC South Carolina State contest, where he placed first overall. He finished 12th that year on bodybuilding’s biggest stage.

On February 24, 2022, bodybuilders were shocked when the Arnold Sports Festival confirmed that Cedric McMillan would withdraw from the 2022 Arnold Classic.

“Since I tried to go to the Legion show in Nevada in October. I have some stomach issues,” McMillan said in the video. The ulcer medicine prescribed for McMillan gave him hope. McMillan saw doctors several times, and they advised him not to play. However, McMillan announced on Instagram on February 28, 2022, that he was withdrawing from the Arnold Classic due to a stomach problem. He even tried a liquid diet, taking milkshakes and soups as prescribed. The past few years have not been good for McMillan. He has been dealing with various injuries and health issues and contracted COVID-19 in March 2020.

PRO bodybuilder Cedric McMillan's family has announced he passed away on April 12, 2022.He was only 44 years old when he died and had spent more than.

Give yourself to your family and the people who love you while you still have a chance." My wife was with me but I was out of here," he told Generation Iron. McMillan said in a previous interview with Fitness Volt, “I think the army is kind of part of who I am. He will be greatly missed, by all." We will never forget his service to our country. "He was everything this industry needed.

Cedric McMillan, one of the leading bodybuilders of the 21st century, has died suddenly at the age of 44, and tributes has poured in for the much-loved ...

He loved life and the sport he poured his life into. His last result was a sixth-place finish at the 2020 Arnold Classic. Tributes have poured in for the much-loved icon of the sport, whose 'classic physique' represented the 'golden age' of bodybuilding.

Cedric McMillan was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and United States Army Instructor. McMillan was a top open division bodybuilder, ...

Though the details have not been confirmed, sources state that Cedric McMillan suffered a heart attack while on the treadmill. The pro bodybuilder had been ...

Cedric dedicated his life to his family, his three children and was an active service member in the US Army. This story is still developing and Generation Iron will update with further information as it becomes available. Whereas he praised the look of Classic Physique athletes as they stepped onto the stage. In December 2021, Cedric McMillan spoke openly about a near-death experience he suffered due to heart issues. McMillan was never able to regain another Arnold Classic trophy, nor win a Mr. Olympia event. To many, Cedric McMillan was the return of the “classic” look that so many fans wanted to see in Men’s Open bodybuilding. Though the details have not been confirmed, sources state that Cedric McMillan suffered a heart attack while on the treadmill.

Cedric McMillan passed away at the age of 44. The cause of his death hasn't been revealed. The bodybuilder had earlier opened up about his health issues.

Dude was one of the best in the bodybuilding industry. He was best known for bringing back the “classic” look. He tested positive for the virus in 2020. One added: “Still can’t believe Cedric McMillan passed away today! Let’s all get 5 extra reps for Cedric today.” Cedric had previously opened up about his “near-death” experience and heart issues.

ARNOLD Classic champion Cedric McMillan has passed away at the age of 44.The pro bodybuilder's death was confirmed by Generation Iron on Tuesday.Hesuf.

He will be greatly missed, by all." We will never forget his service to our country. "He was everything this industry needed. RIP Cedric." "Cedric was an American hero, who was proud to be an American and to serve his country in our armed forces. He was known for bringing the "classic" look back to Men’s Open bodybuilding.

Cedric McMillan, a bodybuilder who counted the 2017 Arnold Classic among his victories, died Tuesday at the age of 44. Black Skull USA, McMillan's sponsor,.

I don't know if I was that close, but looking at me from the outside, I was that close." "Back in July, I was almost dead," McMillan said. He 'fought the good fight' and now he rests."

“We regret to inform you that our friend and brother Cedric McMillan passed away today,” the sponsor said in a caption of the 44-year-old and former Arnold ...

Our prayers are with all his family and friends. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. “We regret to inform you that our friend and brother Cedric McMillan passed away today,” the sponsor said in a caption of the 44-year-old and former Arnold Classic winner.

Cedric McMillan, a world-class bodybuilder and former U.S. Army instructor at Fort Jackson in South Carolina, died earlier this week, according to multiple ...

"Cedric, a truly great bodybuilder and one of the most entertaining to ever grace the stage, will be remembered for his generosity toward his fans. He had been optimistic about returning to the competitive bodybuilding scene. "Feeling uneasy with the news of your sudden departure from this dimension to the next.

Champion bodybuilder Cedric McMillan died Tuesday, according to his sponsor. He was 44. McMillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic Champion.

My heart was functioning at 10 percent of the normal heart.” McMillan’s final victory was at the 2019 Grand Prix Hungary, which qualified him for the 2020 Mr. Olympia competition. McMillan was the 2017 winner of the Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition. McMillan's breathing was so poor, doctors told him he needed to get on a plane immediately and get to heart specialist. “They noticed my heart function was very low. He 'fought the good fight' and now he rests.”

A body building world champion that transformed the sport for ever has died at the age of 44. He had just announced big plans. G.P. Rodriguez and The Sun.

We will never forget his service to our country. “A dedicated family man, Cedric was a pure inspiration for bodybuilders and people to look up to. “Cedric was an American hero, who was proud to be an American and to serve his country in our armed forces. “I was almost dead,” he said of the ordeal. He was known for bringing the “classic” look back to Men’s Open bodybuilding. “R.I.P. to one of my favourite bodybuilders and best personality in professional bodybuilding Cedric McMillan,” read one tweet.

Body building icon Cedric McMillan has died at the age of 44. The Arnold Classic champion's death was confirmed by Generation Iron on Wednesday (AEST).

We will never forget his service to our country. “A dedicated family man, Cedric was a pure inspiration for bodybuilders and people to look up to. “Cedric was an American hero, who was proud to be an American and to serve his country in our armed forces. “I was almost dead,” he said of the ordeal. He was known for bringing the “classic” look back to Men’s Open bodybuilding. “R.I.P. to one of my favourite bodybuilders and best personality in professional bodybuilding Cedric McMillan,” read one tweet.

Cedric McMillan, the award-winning bodybuilder, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. What was Cedric's cause of death? Read on for the details.

As he said, his heart was functioning at 10 percent at the time. "And they determined that the heart function could be low because of my lungs or the virus." "I decided to go to the hospital to get checked because I couldn't breathe." Fast forward to 2021, about the beginning of April, I started having some difficulty with breathing," Cedric explained. Frequently hailed as a bodybuilding great, Cedric achieved the kind of success most only dream of. After finishing his high school studies, Cedric moved to South Carolina, where he enlisted in the U.S. military.

Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan died at the age of 44. Read further to know more about the cause of his sudden death.

Saddened to hear of the passing of Pro Bodybuilder#CedricMcMillan. I attended a seminar of his in Toronto in 2018. One user tweeted, “Saddened to hear of the passing of Pro Bodybuilder #CedricMcMillan. I attended a seminar of his in Toronto in 2018. Don’t forget to stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz. My deepest condolences go out to his Family, Friends and Fans. RIP” A Gentleman, Entertaining and Charismatic. Loved his Bodybuilding philosophies. That’s probably the 5th death in the last year and it makes me very sad. A Gentleman, Entertaining and Charismatic. Loved his Bodybuilding philosophies. That’s probably the 5th death in the last year and it makes me very sad. McMillan contracted Covid in the year 2020 and after a while, he started facing difficulty in breathing. McMillan was one of the greatest builders of all time. During an interaction with GI, he stated that he had tested positive for Covid-19, as a result of which he began having issues related to his heart and breathing. This must be a difficult time for all his friends and family.

Bodybuilding legend Cedric McMillan died Tuesday at the age of 44, according to his sponsor, Black Skull USA.

"I was almost dead," he said. I was that close." "We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today," Black Skull USA said in a statement.

"We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today. Cedric will be greatly missed as an athlete, comrade, friend, and father ...

"Our prayers are with all his family and friends. "We regret to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today. McMillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition, and the organizer, the Arnold Sports Festival, said it was "heartbroken" in a tribute on Instagram.

McMillan, who turned pro in 2009, has experienced numerous health issues over the last few years, including heart and breathing issues -- possibly caused by ...

In addition to the hugely popular Arnold Classic that he won in 2017, he also earned W's at the 2011 Orlando Show of Champions and the New York Pro in 2012. Cedric is the third major bodybuilder to pass away in the last few months. Bodybuilding star Cedric McMillan -- winner of the 2017 Arnold Classic -- has sadly died at the age of 44 years old, according to reports. Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Dead At 44 2017 Arnold Classic Winner Bodybuilder Cedric McMillan Dead At 44, 2017 Arnold Classic Winner Cedric -- who was born in 1977 in north New Jersey -- was awesome on the stage.

McMillan reportedly suffered a heart attack while on a treadmill, according to fitness network Generation Iron .

Give yourself to your family and the people who love you while you still have a chance,' he said. In December 2021, after what he described as 'a near-death experience,' he was hospitalized for three weeks. He achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class in July 2021. It was unclear exactly what heart issues the athlete suffered from. McMillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding title, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. A New Jersey native, McMillan grew up idolizing Schwarzenegger. McMillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding title, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. A New Jersey native, McMillan grew up idolizing Schwarzenegger