{"id":27134,"date":"2026-08-17T16:53:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=27134"},"modified":"2026-08-17T16:53:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T16:53:54","slug":"212-pro-bodybuilder-dwayne-quamina-passes-away-at-40-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=27134","title":{"rendered":"212 Pro Bodybuilder Dwayne Quamina Passes Away at 40 \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Dwayne Quamina<\/a>, a prominent 212 bodybuilding standout, has sadly passed away at 40. News of his death shook up social media on August 16, with tributes pouring in from around the globe.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

As of this writing, Quamina\u2019s cause of death has not been revealed. Over the years, Quamina carved out a massive footprint in the IFBB Pro League<\/a>, known for rapidly transforming his physique before bodybuilding contests. He competed at an elite level, with his greatest performance coming at the 2018 Mr. Olympia<\/a> (10th place).\u00a0<\/p>\n

After retiring from the sport in 2020, he made a huge comeback years later. Quamina brought a new level of mass and conditioning to the 2025 Chicago Pro<\/a>, securing a strong third-place finish. Before calling it a season, he took fourth at the Atlanta Pro.<\/p>\n

In the final contest of his career, Quamina recently placed sixth at the 2026 Atlanta Pro<\/a>, hosted by former eight-time Ms. Olympia Lenda Murray<\/a>. With fans just witnessing him onstage, the community is still coming to terms with the sudden loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Dwayne Quamina Passes Away at 40, Bodybuilding Community Pays Tribute\u00a0<\/h2>\n

News of his passing spread across social media, with fans honoring his legacy in the sport:<\/p>\n

Bodybuilders and fans took to the comment section to offer their condolences. Some were adamant that the sport pushes bodybuilders beyond their limits:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cI Was literally getting my tan next to him and chatting last weekend in ATL\u2026 life is so precious. RIP \u2764\ufe0f\u201d Regan Grimes<\/a> said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cSincere condolences to his family and loved ones. \ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffb\u2764\ufe0f\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI love the art of bodybuilding\u2026however the need to take your body to the extremes and put your body beyond natural limits has to stop. There has to be a healthier way to do this. We need to figure this out as a community.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cIm in shock right now . He retired due to a warning for his heart back in the day . In geardup board he was talking about that yrs ago and he came back last yr and decided to make a come back .\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Dwayne Quamina\u2019s Contest History \u00a0<\/h2>\n

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