A SCOTTISH bodybuilder and Olympia competitor who battled anorexia has sadly died, with her heartbroken family left mourning her loss.
Alix Small, a two-time IFBB Pro League Fitness champion who made it all the way to the Olympia stage, has passed away.
Aged just 26, the shocking news was shared by her mother.
The bodybuilder from Forfar, Angus, died on Sunday, November 8, as reported by NeedToKnow.
The athlete’s cause of death has not been made public at this stage.
Her tragic passing has sent shockwaves through the bodybuilding world.
Fellow IFBB pro Phoebe Goodwin shared a heartbreaking tribute to the late Small, describing her as ‘funny, caring and thoughtful’.
The Instagram post read: “I honestly don’t have the words.
“Alix, I still can’t quite believe you’re gone.
“You were such a funny, caring and thoughtful person, and I’ll always remember the kindness you showed me.
“I’ll never forget you being there for me when we got home after winning my IFBB Pro card. It’s a memory I’ll always hold close.
“Life is so incredibly cruel sometimes. I wish we had more time and more memories to make.
“Sending so much love to your family.
“You’ll be missed more than you know.
“Rest peacefully, Alix.”
Small’s mother confirmed the news with Beyond The Stage TV, a bodybuilding news channel.
The announcement reads: “Shocked to hear the terrible news of the passing of 2 x Fitness Pro winner and Olympian Alix Small.
“I was passed this information by her best friend and mother earlier today.
“My thoughts are with her friends and family.”
Small was a rising star in the sport, securing her pro card at just 19 years old and winning her first pro show in the same year – the 2021 Europa Pro Championships in Spain.
This was followed by her incredible win at the 2022 Mr. Big Evolution Pro in Portugal.
That earned her another Olympia invite – which she sadly had to pull out of due to health issues.
She never competed again as a pro.
During her career, she was very open about her battle with anorexia, which she revealed started at just 15 years old.
She claimed her bodybuilding helped her recover, allowing her to shift her focus to getting strong.
