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Cedric McMillan, a star bodybuilder, has died at the age of 44

“We are sorry to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan has died today. Cedric will be greatly missed as an athlete, friend, friend and father, “wrote Black Skull USA, a nutritional supplement company, in an Instagram post. The company did not provide further details about Macmillan’s death.

“Our prayers are with his whole family and friends. He is fighting a good battle and is now resting, “he added.

Macmillan won the 2017 Arnold Classic bodybuilding competition, and the organizer, the Arnold Sports Festival, said he was “heartbroken” in honor of Instagram.

“Known for his larger-than-life personality, infectious smile, tender heart and sense of humor, which was loved by other athletes and fans, Cedric will miss him a lot,” the statement said.

The organization is named after the famous bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the publication includes a photo of Macmillan and Schwarzenegger together.

Macmillan has won numerous titles and become a “star in the world of bodybuilding and fitness”, as well as serving more than 20 years in the US Army, where he rose to the rank of first class sergeant, the post continues.

“Above all, Cedric Macmillan was a husband and father, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family during this incredibly difficult time,” it said.

Macmillan was a member of the South Carolina National Guard at the time of his death, a CNN spokeswoman said. She confirmed that the National Guard had been notified of his death, but declined to comment further.