Alix Small has sadly passed away at the age of 26. Small, a talented bodybuilder, has previously been described as a "phenomenal" athlete. No cause of death has been released.
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Following the news of Small's death, the bodybuilding social media page 'Beyond The Stage TV' released a tribute post on Instagram.
"Shocked to hear to the terrible news of the passing of 2 x Fitness Pro winner and Olympian @alixsmallll," the caption of the post read. "I was passed this information by her best friend and mother earlier today. My thoughts are with her friends and family."
Small, a Scotland native, was a two-time IFBB Pro League champion. She also previously competed in the Olympia, which is the top bodybuilding competition worldwide.
Phoebe Goodwin, a fellow bodybuilding competitor, also paid tribute to Small upon learning of her death.
"I honestly don't have the words," she wrote, via PEOPLE. "You were such a funny, caring and thoughtful person, and I'll always remember the kindness you showed me," Goodwin wrote. "I'll never forget you being there for me when we got home after winning my IFBB Pro card. It's a memory I'll always hold close."
Alix Small Had Been Open About Her Struggles With Anorexia
Throughout her career, Small had been open and honest about her struggles with Anorexia. In a recent post on Instagram, Small shared a video of herself at different stages of her battle with Anorexia, with the on-screen caption of "does it ever get better?" In the caption, she shared a fact sheet of why Anorexia is one of the most dangerous mental illnesses.
"It does," the caption began, answering the on-screen question. "But prevention is everything, and if I can use my platform to inform for this reason.. I will. Stop glamorizing EDs (eating disorders). Here are 20 reasons why anor3xia (sic) is literally, factually, the most deadly mental illness..." Small wrote, before listing the 20 reasons, which can be found here.
Currently, there is no information regarding Small's impending funeral or memorial service. Those details will undoubtedly remain private for family and close friends. Furthermore, the family would undoubtedly appreciate their privacy being respected at this difficult time.
