The fitness community is mourning the sudden loss of bodybuilder Jodi Vance, who passed away at just 20 years old. Her family confirmed the heartbreaking news, revealing that she suffered a fatal heart attack caused by severe dehydration.
A statement posted on Vance’s Instagram read, “For those who haven’t heard, Jodi passed away yesterday afternoon. Her heart stopped due to complications from extreme dehydration.” The family added that despite hospital efforts, doctors were unable to revive her.
Vance was remembered as a “beautiful person inside and out” who will be “missed every day.” Her family described her passing as “sudden and unexpected” and asked for privacy to grieve. They ended their message with a reminder: “If anyone takes anything from this, please put your health first.”
Jodi’s trainer, Justin Mihaly, shared additional details in an emotional Instagram video. With approval from Vance’s mother, Jenny, he revealed that she had made a “serious mistake” by using “dangerous” substances that contributed to her dehydration.
“Jodi used two extremely hazardous substances to improve her physique,” Mihaly stated, clarifying that she did so without his knowledge or approval. He also expressed frustration that many who cared about her had urged her to slow down, but her relentless work ethic made that difficult.
Mihaly noted that hospital tests confirmed she had taken a substance he had warned her about. “We now know that it was being used,” he said.