National Physique Committee (NPC) bodybuilder Daniel Broadhurst has passed away. He was 32 years old. Broadhurst’s death had first been reported on social media but later confirmed by multiple news outlets.
There is no confirmed cause of death at the time of this article’s publication, but Broadhurst’s death came unexpectedly and left many in the bodybuilding community shocked and saddened. Fans and fellow athletes shared condolences on posts acknowledging his passing and on his personal Instagram page.
According to NPC News Online, Broadhurst competed at the amateur level since 2016. His most recent contest was the 2024 NPC Worldwide Mexico Supershow Regional & Pro Qualifier on June 22, where he placed fourth overall in the heavyweight division. His full contest history, as recorded by the NPC is below:
Daniel Broadhurst’s Bodybuilding Competition History
- 2016 NPC San Francisco Championships — Novice, 1st; Heavyweight, Second Place
- 2018 NPC Contra Costa Championships — Heavyweight, Second Place
- 2018 NPC USA Championships — Heavyweight, 10th Place
- 2019 NPC National Championships — Heavyweight, Did Not Place
- 2021 NPC Mother Lode Championships — Heavyweight and Overall, First Place
- 2021 NPC California State Championships — Super-Heavyweight, Second Place
- 2021 NPC National Championships — Super-Heavyweight, Sixth Place
- 2022 NPC North American Championships — Super-Heavyweight, Ninth Place
- 2022 NPC Legion Sports Fest (Amateur) — Super-Heavyweight, Fourth Place
- 2024 NPC Worldwide Mexico Supershow Regional & Pro Qualifier — Heavyweight, Fourth Place
Broadhurst was pursuing an IFBB Pro League card before his death. There was no word on what his next contest was going to be. Away from the stage, Broadhurst had recently celebrated his engagement with his partner, Angela.
Broadhurst also worked as a coach to other competitors and non-competitor clients. His passing comes not long after the deaths of IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder Doug Fruchey and Figure pro competitor Cintia Goldani.
Funeral arrangements were not confirmed at the time of this article’s publication. BarBend will update this article with further developments and information as they are released.
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