A 20-year-old bodybuilding student from New Mexico died after suffering a heart attack during the Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. Jodi Vance, who was visiting the event to support athletes she coached, started showing dehydration-related symptoms backstage on Thursday.
Vance was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead at 12:51 p.m. despite efforts by medical staff to revive her. Her family stated that her heart stopped due to complications from severe dehydration.
The cause of death is currently unknown, but Vance’s family has urged fans to prioritize their health after sharing a message on Facebook, which read in part: “Please give her family time to process this loss in peace… If anyone takes anything from this, please put your health first.”
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