Alix Small dies at 26
Two-time IFBB Pro League Fitness champion Alix Small has died at the age of 26, TMZ reported.
The Scotland native was a rising star in the bodybuilding community, having earned her professional card at just 19 years old. Small’s mother shared the news with Beyond The Stage TV, which subsequently announced the passing to its social media followers.
The specific cause of death has not been made public, and the circumstances surrounding her passing remain unclear.
A rapid ascent in professional bodybuilding
Small’s career was marked by immediate success on the international stage. In 2021, the same year she turned professional, she won the Europa Pro Championships in Spain.
She maintained that momentum into 2022, securing a victory at the Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Portugal. That win earned her an invitation to compete at the Olympia, the highest level of the sport.
However, she was ultimately forced to withdraw from the Olympia due to health issues. She did not compete as a professional again following that decision.
Tributes from the fitness community
The bodybuilding world has reacted to the news with widespread mourning. Fellow IFBB professional Phoebe Goodwin shared her condolences, describing Small as a funny, caring, and thoughtful individual.
Goodwin specifically remembered Small’s support, noting that the athlete was there for her after Goodwin earned her own professional card.
Small had been transparent with her followers about her personal history with health and body image. She previously shared that she had battled anorexia, a struggle that began when she was 15 years old.
Small credited the sport of bodybuilding with assisting her recovery, stating that the discipline helped her shift her focus toward building strength.
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