A 20-year-old bodybuilding coach from Amarillo, Texas, Jodi Vance, died during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus on Thursday. Vance was transported to Grant Medical Center after paramedics took her to the hospital. The cause of death has not been disclosed by the coroner’s office.
Vance was not a vendor or competitor at the four-day event that ended Sunday. Her family posted on Instagram, stating that she died due to complications from severe dehydration. They asked for time to process their loss and urged others to prioritize their health.
The festival spokesperson initially stated that paramedics took Vance directly from the event but later corrected this information. Vance’s death is a shock to those who knew her, with her family describing her as “a beautiful person inside and out” who will be deeply missed.
Source: https://eu.dispatch.com/story/news/local/2025/03/03/jodi-vance-bodybuilder-coach-dies-attending-arnold-sports-festival/81154327007