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“I Am So Sorry Brother”: Phil Heath, Samson Dauda, Join Bodybuilding World in Mourning 28-Year-Old Nick Walker’s Saddening Loss

Published 03/22/2023, 12:26 AM EDT

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As it’s often said that a dog is a person’s best friend, sometimes the grief that follows after losing them is as unimaginable as losing a family member. And the pain multiplies when it is a sudden untimely death. IFBB Pro bodybuilder, Nick Walker, has found himself in a similar fix after learning about the sudden loss of his ‘Little boy’ Thor.

For more than a year, Thor had been the apple of Nick’s eye. Walker shared many happy updates featuring Thor with his fans during this time. So Walker believes it is only right to share the heartbreaking news with the fans as well. Not long after Walker shared the news on Instagram, the comments section was filled with the bodybuilding world mourning the loss along with the bodybuilder.

Nick Walker shares the saddening news

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Back in November 2021, Nick ‘The Mutant’ Walker took to his social media to welcome the newest member of his family. It was a black-and-white XL American Bulldog puppy named Thor. Last night, Walker shared the heartbreaking news that the puppy has passed away in a ‘hit and run’ accident. He wrote, “Nothing prepares you for a sudden loss. Yesterday, we got the most heart breaking and unexpected news. Our little boy Thor passed away due to a hit and run. Our hearts are shattered and sometimes things don’t make sense the more you try to make sense of them.”

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Furthermore, he added it’s a hard time for his family, who is grieving the loss of the pup. Moreover, he warned that no negative comments on this post will be entertained. Anyone going down that road will be blocked instantly. Walker reasoned that the only reason he is sharing the news on social media is that many of the fans have been invested in the life of the puppy. Hence, he urged everyone to be respectful.

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Looking at the heartbreaking announcement, the bodybuilding world took to the comments section to offer their condolences.

Bodybuilding World mourns the loss along with The Mutant

Shocked by the news, bodybuilding legend Phil Heath wrote, “Damn! As I read this my heart sank immediately. Please know that Thor loved being loved by you all and that he will always be within your hearts as those memories will never fade away. My most sincere condolences 🙏🏽.” Bodybuilder Samson Dauda also commented, “I’m so sorry brother, can’t even imagine your pain right now.”

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Walker’s on-stage rival, Iain Valliere, commented, “So sorry for your guys loss. Losing a pet is so hard. Thinking of you guys ❤” 212 Olympia champion, Derek Lunsford added, “Sorry for your loss… 😔 They say, all dogs go to Heaven. ✝ We will see him again. 😁” Fearing a similar situation, a fan commented, “My sincere condolences! I dread the day I lose and of my three 🙏🏽😢.” Another one wrote, “Sorry for your loss Nick. Condolences to you and your family. 🙏”

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More strength to Nick Walker and his family as they mourn the loss of their little buddy. Rest in peace, Thor!

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Aaradhana Singh

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Aaradhana Singh is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. The holder of a Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, Aaradhana has previously worked as an editor/writer with Asiana Times for the better part of a year. A sports person at heart with a curious mind, Aaradhana is someone who is always up for fun and adventure.
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