{"id":29409,"date":"2026-09-17T21:31:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29409"},"modified":"2026-09-17T21:31:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T21:31:00","slug":"legendary-body-builder-dwayne-quamina-dies-at-40-after-heartfelt-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29409","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Body Builder, Dwayne Quamina, Dies at 40 After Heartfelt Message"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Iconic bodybuilder Dwayne Quamina died suddenly on Sunday after a bodybuilding competition. The former Mr. Olympia competitor, who lived in California, finished sixth at the 2026 Atlanta Pro Event on August 8 and 9. Quamina served in the Navy until 2016, when he turned to bodybuilding. He placed tenth at the 2016 Mr. Olympia tournament. Days before his death, the Trinidad and Tobago native posted a clip on social media stating that he was recovering from an illness. \u201cI just felt like death,\u201d Quamina said. He also shared a post<\/a> weeks before his death in which he encouraged his 114,000 followers to \u201cstop taking life for granted\u201d and \u201cgo all the way and have zero regrets when it\u2019s all over.\u201d The post showed him working out in preparation for his Atlanta show. The well-respected muscleman is remembered as a positive and inspirational member of his community. \u201cDwayne was a loving yet fierce man, someone who protected and provided for his family while uplifting others with his presence, kindness, and unwavering spirit,\u201d his friend Keri Valdez said. \u201cHis loss has left an unimaginable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.\u201d His cause of death is unknown.<\/p>\n