Heartfelt condolences started flooding social media when the devastating news of Former NPC Teen National Champion Matt McLaughlin’s demise broke out. The retired 51-year-old bodybuilder was born in Boston, Massachusetts.  McLaughlin rose to unparalleled prominence back in 1992 when he came out victorious in the NPC Teen competition. 

His sad and unexpected demise has shaken the internet with the deepest sympathies going out to his family and relatives. 

Matt McLaughlin Is No More

In a recent Instagram post uploaded by Generation Iron, the internet came to know about the heart-breaking passing of Matt McLaughlin. Along with the photo of the bodybuilding legend, there was a caption confirming his passing away, “Former NPC Teen National Champion Matt McLaughlin has passed away. GI sends condolences to family and friends during this time.”  The bodybuilder breathed his last on 5 January 2024.

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According to the Sun, back in 2019, he had heart surgery, and the repercussions of this surgery are said to be the cause of his death. McLaughlin in his younger days was passionate about various sports such as riding, etc. Once he came to realize his physical prowess, he stepped into the bodybuilding world and made his name. He also held a matchless record in weightlifting when he was a student at Kennedy Junior High School. 

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Fans mourn the death of Matt McLaughlin

One of the fans wrote, “May he Rest In Paradise”

Being emotional about his demise, another commented, “Please don’t do drugs not worth it I have been a natural 40 years now I’m 63 years old so happy I never did steroids, prayers going out to him and his family and friends ❤️❤️”

“Keep it natural and live life”, said another Instagram user.

“Rip champ😢” expressed another follower.

Continuing further, another fan said, “Condolences for his family and friends”

“😮 My shocked look… 🙏” wrote one user on hearing the news of his death.

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