Cedric McMillan, an American bodybuilder, died at the age of 44, according to Generation Iron.

According to the report, the 2017 Arnold Classic champion pro bodybuilder suffered a heart attack while on the treadmill. McMillan had disclosed his previous heart-related difficulties and “near-death experience” in 2021. Notably, the reason for his death has not been officially established.

The bodybuilder has been putting off his return to professional bodybuilding due to health difficulties. He was a soldier of the United States Army.

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McMillan told GI in November 2021 that he tested positive for COVID-19 in 2020, which caused heart and respiratory problems. Later, he began having respiratory difficulties and was diagnosed with Pneumonia, according to the HITC report, quoting McMillan. In addition, he was placed on life support. “I was almost dead,” he remarked at the time, recalling the experience.

Following his rehabilitation, he returned to appear as a guest at the Armed Forces National 2021.

McMillan, who was born on August 16, 1977, in Maplewood, New York, was drawn to everything linked to bodybuilding and muscles, according to GI. He is survived by his wife and three children.

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Cedric was one of the leading bodybuilders of the twenty-first century, with a classic physique that evokes the golden period of bodybuilding rather than the bigger physiques of today.

He was a strong open-division bodybuilder with 8 Pro victories and many top-5 finishes in major contests. In 2009, he obtained his Pro card and started conversing with the world’s greatest open bodybuilders. His most memorable triumph was at the 2017 Arnold Classic Ohio when he met and was lauded by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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McMillan was well-known for his aesthetically pleasing body. He stood higher than most contestants at roughly 6’1′ and sought to offer a more aesthetic image, which he frequently conveyed through elaborately choreographed poses to classical music.

Cedric had a great deal of success at the Arnold Classic. Despite establishing the standard for a fresh and appealing approach to the sport, he is regarded to have underperformed at the Mr Olympia finals.

He was a Sergeant first class and an instructor in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and he was from Columbia, South Carolina. He described himself as a family guy and was an accomplished drawer and amateur artist. He was interested in music and culture, and he frequently displayed his creative abilities in very intricate and choreographed posing routines.