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In Loving Memory Of Fallen Athletes Young, Adult, and Professional

We hold remembrance for young athletes lost to sudden cardiac events—each life a reminder of the critical need for early detection:

Connor Kasin, 17 – Collapsed during a Long Island hockey game and passed despite immediate care
Chase McEachern, 11 – Collapsed at school from atrial flutter; passed away, prompting AED policy reforms
Jake Burnam, 11 – Fainted on the ice, later diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Jordan Boyd, 16 – Junior hockey player collapsed and died at training camp; revealed arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy
Boris Sádecký, 24 – Pro hockey player who collapsed mid-game and died from cardiac inflammation
Semaj Wilkins, 14 – High school football freshman died after collapsing in practice, autopsy revealed an enlarged heart
Mikah King, 15 – Football player collapsed during practice in Georgia; later died at the hospital
O’Jay Reese, 17 – AAU basketball player collapsed minutes into a tournament game and passed away

Wes Leonard, 16 – High school basketball star collapsed on court shortly after scoring the winning shot

Unnamed high school gymnast, 16 – Collapsed on the mat during intensive training and tragically lost her life

We honor these athletes, and all those that have fallen, by advancing non-invasive, athlete-focused screening—before the next warning sign is missed.

Professional and Amateur Athletes

------------------In Our Memory------------------

Lorena Blanco
Sport/Role: Professional Female Bodybuilder
Date of Death: July 2025 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected heart attack while training for Ms. Olympia
Career Highlights: Preparing for the prestigious Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas at the time of death.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training sessions; cause suspected to be heart attack. Passing shocked the bodybuilding community due to her young age and competitive prospects.

Kelly Pierce

Sport/Role: Women’s Soccer Coach, Former Player
Date of Death: 1 August 2025 (Age 44)
Cause: Cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Beloved high school girls’ soccer coach in Southern Arizona; recognized for mentoring and inspiring student-athletes.
Circumstances: Passed away suddenly, leaving a deep impact on her players, colleagues, and community.

Shawn Rhoden

Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder, 2018 Mr. Olympia Winner
Date of Death: 6 November 2021 (Age 46)
Cause: Reportedly heart attack
Career Highlights: Oldest Mr. Olympia winner in history (43 years, 5 months). Known for symmetrical proportions, wide shoulders, and outstanding conditioning.
Circumstances: Passed away suddenly, shocking the bodybuilding world. Had been banned from the 2019 Olympia due to unresolved legal accusations. Never had the chance to defend his title.

Dallas McCarver

Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 22 August 2017 (Age 26)
Cause: Unwitnessed acute cardiac event; severe cardiomegaly (heart weighed ~833 g)
Career Highlights: Pro card at 21, multiple IFBB top finishes; widely considered a future Mr. Olympia contender.
Circumstances: Previously collapsed onstage at the 2017 Arnold Classic Australia. Found unconscious at home; early reports suggested choking, but autopsy confirmed massive heart enlargement, common with steroid and HGH use.

George Peterson

Sport/Role: Professional Bodybuilder, Classic Physique & 212 Division
Date of Death: 6 October 2021 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected aneurysm, possible cardiac involvement
Career Highlights: Consistent top-three Olympia finishes, respected for his conditioning and professionalism.
Circumstances: Found unresponsive in hotel room days before competing in the Olympia. Had blood near his nose; CPR attempts unsuccessful.

Mike Horn

Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder, Nutritionist, Trainer
Date of Death: 8 April 2022 (Age 55)
Cause: Heart attack following cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Renowned for prioritizing clients’ well-being and fitness education.
Circumstances: Experienced chest and arm pain before collapse on 26 March; symptoms ignored. Passed 13 days later in hospital.

Chester “Chet” Yorton

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, “Father of Natural Bodybuilding”
Date of Death: 21 November 2020 (Age 81)
Cause: Heart attack, hours after discovering wife deceased
Career Highlights: Mr. America, Mr. Universe winner; one of few to defeat Arnold Schwarzenegger; advocate for drug-free bodybuilding.
Circumstances: Lifelong proponent of natural training; maintained excellent condition until passing.

Ed Kawak

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 5× NABBA Mr. Universe Champion
Date of Death: 2006 (Age 47)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Dominated NABBA Mr. Universe in the 1980s; tied record for most wins in the competition’s history.
Circumstances: Passing shocked bodybuilding community due to his elite status and apparent health.

Daryl Stafford

Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2021 (Age 58)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Pro card in 1993; top-three finish in 2003 Masters Olympia.
Circumstances: Veteran of multiple pro events with nearly 30 years in bodybuilding.

Scott Milne

Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 46)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Known as “The Canadian Moose”; Pro card in 2002.
Circumstances: Competed from 1996–2004; retired due to injuries and trained others.

Novoa Mendez

Sport/Role: Dominican Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2020 (Age 49)
Cause: Heart attack, possible pre-existing health conditions
Career Highlights: Multiple-time Dominican bodybuilding champion; recognized as one of the strongest in the country.
Circumstances: Passed after years of representing Dominican Republic bodybuilding at international shows.

Mariola Sabanovic-Suarez

Sport/Role: Female Physique Competitor
Date of Death: 13 August 2019 (Age 43)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Competed at 2019 Tampa Pro; 16th place in debut show.
Circumstances: Passed just days after her first pro competition.

Mike Mitchell

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, Actor
Date of Death: 23 July 2021 (Age 65)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: 5× Masters Mr. World, 2× Mr. Universe (WFF); roles in Braveheart and Gladiator.
Circumstances: Died on a boat in Turkey; had suffered a prior heart attack in 2006.

Art Atwood

Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 11 September 2011 (Age 37)
Cause: Massive heart attack
Career Highlights: Won 2001 Toronto Pro in pro debut.
Circumstances: Collapsed in condo pool area; revived briefly but died in hospital. Autopsy showed prior minor heart attack.

Franco Columbu

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 2× Mr. Olympia
Date of Death: 30 August 2019 (Age 78)
Cause: Heart attack while swimming; drowned
Career Highlights: Titles in 1976, 1981 Mr. Olympia; close friend and training partner of Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack off Sardinian coast, drowned before reaching medical care.

Vince Comerford

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2014 (Age 52)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: 1987 NPC Nationals Middleweight Champion.
Circumstances: Collapsed at local gym; CPR attempts failed.

Frank Hillebrand

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2007 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack during workout
Career Highlights: 7th place, 1990 Mr. Olympia.
Circumstances: Experienced breathing trouble while training; collapsed despite paramedic intervention.

Hans Hopstaken

Sport/Role: NPC & IFBB Masters Competitor
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple top-five Masters Olympia finishes.
Circumstances: Recent diagnosis of heart disease; also battling pneumonia and kidney issues at time of death.

Greg Kovacs

Sport/Role: IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 29 November 2013 (Age 44)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Largest competitive bodybuilder of his era; 27-inch arms.
Circumstances: Known more for size than competitive placings; retired early.

Charles Durr

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, Former Olympic Weightlifting Invitee
Date of Death: 2005 (Age 44)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple national titles, including Mr. USA and Mr. America.
Circumstances: Balanced competitive career with charity work.

Daniele Seccarecci

Sport/Role: Italian IFBB Pro Bodybuilder
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 33)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Guinness World Record holder for largest competitive bodybuilder weight.
Circumstances: Suffered cardiac arrest, struck head in fall.

Mike Mentzer

Sport/Role: Bodybuilder, 1979 Mr. Olympia Heavyweight Winner
Date of Death: 10 June 2001 (Age 49)
Cause: Heart complications, presumed heart attack
Career Highlights: Famous for “Heavy Duty” training philosophy.
Circumstances: Found dead in bed by his brother Ray Mentzer, who died two days later.

Marc-Vivien Foé

Sport/Role: Cameroonian Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: 26 June 2003 (Age 28)
Cause: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Career Highlights: Played for clubs in France, England; Cameroon national team star.
Circumstances: Collapsed during FIFA Confederations Cup match; could not be revived.

Miklós Fehér

Sport/Role: Hungarian Footballer, Forward
Date of Death: 25 January 2004 (Age 24)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation, linked to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Career Highlights: Played for Benfica and other European clubs.
Circumstances: Collapsed during a match against Vitória Guimarães; died despite on-field medical care.

Antonio Puerta

Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: 28 August 2007 (Age 22)
Cause: Cardiac arrest
Career Highlights: Played for Sevilla FC; key role in UEFA Cup victories.
Circumstances: Collapsed during match vs Getafe; died three days later in hospital.

Iker Casillas
Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Goalkeeper
Date of Death: Survived heart attack (Born 20 May 1981)
Cause: Myocardial infarction during training
Career Highlights: Legendary Real Madrid and Spain national team goalkeeper; multiple major titles.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack at FC Porto training; treated and recovered.

Daniel Jarque

Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 8 August 2009 (Age 26)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to enlarged heart
Career Highlights: Captain of RCD Espanyol.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training session; died later that day.

Davide Astori

Sport/Role: Italian Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 4 March 2018 (Age 31)
Cause: Sudden cardiac arrest from undiagnosed heart condition
Career Highlights: Captain of Fiorentina; over 200 Serie A appearances.
Circumstances: Found dead in hotel room before match in Udine.

Fabrice Muamba

Sport/Role: English Footballer, Midfielder
Date of Death: Survived cardiac arrest (Born 6 April 1988)
Cause: On-field cardiac arrest during FA Cup match
Career Highlights: Played for Bolton Wanderers and England youth teams.
Circumstances: Collapsed vs Tottenham Hotspur; resuscitated after extended efforts. Retired from professional football.

Damar Hamlin (Age 24)

Sport/Role: NFL Pro Football
Dated: Jan 2, 2023
Event: Reports confirmed he went into cardiac arrest, a condition caused by electrical dysfunction in the heart leading it to stop beating. Medical Reviewer: Gregory Payne, M.D., Ph.D.

------------------In Our Memory------------------

Zeke Upshaw

Sport: Basketball (Grand Rapids Drive, NBA G League)
Event: Sudden cardiac arrest on March 24, 2018; died two days later at age 26.
Cause: Officially ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy); some experts believe HCM. Both are inherited heart disorders linked to ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest.

Omar Carter

Sport: Basketball (Brazil, Dominican Republic; semi-pro in Charlotte, NC)
Event: Heart stopped for 13 minutes during a game in 2013 at age 25.
Cause: HCM-triggered sudden cardiac arrest. Survived after immediate intervention and induced coma.

Gaines Adams

Sport: NFL (Chicago Bears)
Event: Died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 26.
Cause: Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), undiagnosed prior to death.

Marc-Vivien Foe, Miklos Feher, Antonio Puerta

Sport: Soccer (International level)
Event: All died on the field between 2004–2007.
Causes:
- Foe (28, Cameroon) — HCM
- Feher (24, Hungary) — HCM
- Puerta (22, Spain) — ARVD/C (arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy)

Ryan Shay

Sport: Marathon running (U.S. Olympic Trials)
Event: Collapsed and died Nov 3, 2007, at age 28.
Cause: Enlarged, scarred heart causing fatal arrhythmia. Scar origin unknown.

Flo Hyman

Sport: Volleyball (U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, 1984)
Event: Died Jan 24, 1986, during a match in Japan.
Cause: Undiagnosed Marfan syndrome leading to aortic dissection.

Jared Butler

Sport: Basketball (Utah Jazz)
Event: Diagnosed with HCM at 17 during a routine exam; no symptoms.
Outcome: Cleared to play, NCAA champion with Baylor, now an NBA player and HCM awareness advocate.

Roger Black

Sport: Track & Field (Olympic Silver Medalist, 400m, 1996)
Event: Diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation at age 11.
Outcome: Retired healthy, continues recreational running.

------------------In Our Memory------------------

Lorena Blanco

Sport/Role: Professional Female Bodybuilder
Date of Death: July 2025 (Age 37)
Cause: Suspected heart attack while training for Ms. Olympia
Career Highlights: Preparing for the prestigious Ms. Olympia competition in Las Vegas at the time of death.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training sessions; cause suspected to be heart attack. Passing shocked the bodybuilding community due to her young age and competitive prospects.

Kelly Pierce

Shawn Rhoden

Dallas McCarver

George Peterson

Mike Horn

Chester “Chet” Yorton

Ed Kawak

Daryl Stafford

Scott Milne

Novoa Mendez

Mariola Sabanovic-Suarez

Mike Mitchell

Art Atwood

Franco Columbu

Vince Comerford

Frank Hillebrand

Hans Hopstaken
Sport/Role: NPC & IFBB Masters Competitor
Date of Death: 2013 (Age 45)
Cause: Heart attack
Career Highlights: Multiple top-five Masters Olympia finishes.
Circumstances: Recent diagnosis of heart disease; also battling pneumonia and kidney issues at time of death.

Greg Kovacs

Charles Durr

Daniele Seccarecci

Mike Mentzer

Marc-Vivien Foé

Miklós Fehér

Antonio Puerta

ker Casillas

Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Goalkeeper
Date of Death: Survived heart attack (Born 20 May 1981)
Cause: Myocardial infarction during training
Career Highlights: Legendary Real Madrid and Spain national team goalkeeper; multiple major titles.
Circumstances: Suffered heart attack at FC Porto training; treated and recovered.

Daniel Jarque
Sport/Role: Spanish Footballer, Defender
Date of Death: 8 August 2009 (Age 26)
Cause: Cardiac arrest due to enlarged heart
Career Highlights: Captain of RCD Espanyol.
Circumstances: Collapsed during training session; died later that day.

Davide Astori

Fabrice Muamba

Damar Hamlin (Age 24)

Sport/Role: NFL Pro Football
Dated: Jan 2, 2023
Event: Reports confirmed he went into cardiac arrest, a condition caused by electrical dysfunction in the heart leading it to stop beating. Medical Reviewer: Gregory Payne, M.D., Ph.D.

Zeke Upshaw

Sport: Basketball (Grand Rapids Drive, NBA G League)
Event: Sudden cardiac arrest on March 24, 2018; died two days later at age 26.
Cause: Officially ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy); some experts believe HCM. Both are inherited heart disorders linked to ventricular tachycardia and cardiac arrest.

Omar Carter

Sport: Basketball (Brazil, Dominican Republic; semi-pro in Charlotte, NC)
Event: Heart stopped for 13 minutes during a game in 2013 at age 25.
Cause: HCM-triggered sudden cardiac arrest. Survived after immediate intervention and induced coma.

Gaines Adams

Sport: NFL (Chicago Bears)
Event: Died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 26.
Cause: Enlarged heart (cardiomegaly), undiagnosed prior to death.

Marc-Vivien Foe, Miklos Feher, Antonio Puerta

Sport: Soccer (International level)
Event: All died on the field between 2004–2007.
Causes:
- Foe (28, Cameroon) — HCM
- Feher (24, Hungary) — HCM
- Puerta (22, Spain) — ARVD/C (arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy)

Ryan Shay

Sport: Marathon running (U.S. Olympic Trials)
Event: Collapsed and died Nov 3, 2007, at age 28.
Cause: Enlarged, scarred heart causing fatal arrhythmia. Scar origin unknown.

Flo Hyman

Sport: Volleyball (U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist, 1984)
Event: Died Jan 24, 1986, during a match in Japan.
Cause: Undiagnosed Marfan syndrome leading to aortic dissection.

Jared Butler

Sport: Basketball (Utah Jazz)
Event: Diagnosed with HCM at 17 during a routine exam; no symptoms.
Outcome: Cleared to play, NCAA champion with Baylor, now an NBA player and HCM awareness advocate.

Roger Black

Sport: Track & Field (Olympic Silver Medalist, 400m, 1996)
Event: Diagnosed with aortic valve regurgitation at age 11.
Outcome: Retired healthy, continues recreational running.

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