Former professional bodybuilder Tom Prince has died

On the fifth to sixth of February 2022, former professional bodybuilder Tom Prince died at the age of fifty-two, apparently succumbing to long-standing health problems and cancer (the exact cause of death is still unknown).

Tom became a professional bodybuilder in 1997 and made his professional debut two years later at the 1999 Night of Champions where he placed thirteenth. Two years later at the same championship he finished third and earned his ticket to his first Olympia. He finished sixteenth at that event.

However, his racing ambitions were ended by serious health problems, which he had been dealing with since 2003. After his racing career ended, Prince took up coaching. Before his death, however, Tom was also battling cancer, which did nothing to improve his health...

• 1995 Nationals: 2nd place (NPC, heavyweight)
• 1996 Nationals: 2nd place (NPC, heavyweight)
• 1996 US Nationals: 2nd place (NPC, Heavyweight)
• 1997 Nationals: 1st place (NPC, overall)
• 1997 Nationals: 1st place (NPC, Heavyweight)
• 1997 USA Nationals: 9th place (NPC, Heavyweight)
• 1999 Night of Champions: 13th place (IFBB)
• 2000 Arnold Classic: 11th place (IFBB)
• 2000 Ironman Pro Invitational: 9th place (IFBB)
• 2001 Grand Prix of England: 8th place (IFBB)
• 2001 Night of Champions: 3rd place (IFBB)
• 2001 Olympia: 16th place (IFBB)
• 2002 Night of Champions: 7th place (IFBB)
• 2002 Southwest Pro Cup: 9th place (IFBB)