IFBB Pro Jessica Rivera Passes Away

The bodybuilding world has been hit by another tragic news, namely the death of a talented professional bodybuilder in the Women's Physique category, Jessica Rivera. The information was first reported on September 21, 2025 by her former coach and bodybuilding veteran, Justin Rodriguez.

Jessica Rivera was a highly respected figure in the bodybuilding community. She earned her IFBB professional card in 2016 at the prestigious North American Championships. She was known for her incredible body symmetry, dense muscle mass, and narrow waist, which brought her success at many major competitions, including the Toronto Pro Supershow, New York Pro, Chicago Pro, and Pittsburgh Pro.

The news of her death deeply affected the entire community. Many well-known figures from the bodybuilding world, including legends like Flex Wheeler and Iris Kyle, expressed their condolences and sadness on social media for the loss of such a talented athlete.

Unfortunately, this is not the only sad news to hit the bodybuilding world recently. The community has also had to deal with the deaths of other athletes such as Erik Markov, Luz Maria Barrera Agaton and Jodi Vance.

Honor her memory.

Source: generationiron.com