The first New Zealander to qualify for the Olympia bodybuilding event in America, and a successful career as a fitness model and figure bodybuilder with millions of social media followers. These are just some of the accolades that fitness influencer Raechelle Chase left behind as she passed away recently.

A fitness enthusiast who fell in love with bodybuilding while selling gym membership passes in her neighborhood, Raechelle Chase inspired and motivated millions of followers to defy the odds and achieve their dreams. Let us take a closer look at her fascinating life journey.

Raechelle Chase’s pioneering, inspirational career and tragic passing

Raechelle Chase started bodybuilding at a young age. She was married to Chris Chase for 14 years until a bitter divorce in February 2015. Raechelle and her children saw some bad years, as her ex-husband, Chris, was in jail for ten years for drug trafficking. But nothing stopped her. The 41-year-old was celebrated for her impactful and motivational life and her experiences as a single mother of five.

After working as a fitness model, Chase was featured in well-known magazines and fitness publications. The fitness influencer lived by example and achieved great heights throughout her life. She won many competitions. In 2011, she made history by becoming the first New Zealand woman to compete in the prestigious Olympia bodybuilding event in Las Vegas. When it comes to her contributions to bodybuilding, she left a significant mark. The body-builder and fitness influencer not only achieved her IFBB Pro card but also secured third place in the Melbourne Pro and New Zealand Pro competitions.

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Her loved ones are deeply saddened by her demise and they are waiting to find out what exactly caused her passing. Raechelle Chase’s good friend, Keith O’Connell responded to the sad news, “Not going to lie, very few things in my life hit me as hard as your passing… You had so much left to live. So much love to give. You were, still are, and always will be one of the kindest beautiful souls I will ever have experienced.”

The Generation Iron shared a tribute on Instagram. They posted a picture of her with a caption that read, “Fitness influencer and former Figure Olympia competitor Raechelle Chase passed away suddenly at the beginning of the month. GI sends condolences to family and friends during this time.”

Her elder daughter, Anne Chase, while mourning over her death, described her mother as the source of support, kindness, and wisdom. Despite the obstacles, she shines brightly and has become the wellspring of motivation for many people.

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Fans mourn Raechelle Chase’s death

People are mourning over this disheartened update, one wrote, “Too sad, she had 5 kids,”

Another follower of Raechelle Chase showed their respect and mentioned, “How she passed shouldn’t be speculated on..she was a Mom, maybe a sister, a cousin daughter, and granddaughter. May she RIP! Condolences to her family!”

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The comment section is filled with the shock of her sudden death. One of her fans wrote in this post, “Awesome lady with a huge heart, passion for her kids and love for life. Sending loads of prayers and hugs to her whanau and friends that have to find their way through this awful event.”

Raechelle Chase was the most recent figure in the bodybuilding world to pass away unexpectedly. Sadly, in recent months, there have been several cases of bodybuilders and fitness influencers who have lost their lives. This includes Larissa Borges, who died at the age of 33 from a double heart attack, and the mysterious passing of 30-year-old Jo Lindner. Some prominent figures in the sport, like Seth Feroce and Arnold Schwarzenegger, have raised concerns that bodybuilding has become one of the riskiest sports in the world. This terrible news left her fans in deep sorrow.

What do you think was the cause of Raechelle Chase’s death?