Amy Richardson dead at 49 - Bodybuilder passes away following health battle as her agent confirms death in tragic post

BODYBUILDING star Amy Richardson has died after battling ill health.

The powerlifting athlete passed away at the age of 49, her sponsor has confirmed.

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Officials at CJ’s Elite Competition Suits said their hearts were “left heavy” following the bodybuilder's death.

They said: “She always had a big smile, a laugh, and a sarcastic word. We will miss her so much.”

Richardson’s cause of death remains unknown at this time.

Her death comes weeks after she battled pneumonia, Generation Iron reported.

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Earlier this week, the IFBB ace told fans that she had received antibiotics as she suffered from a "nauseating" stomach.

And, she shared a picture of a bunch of bright flowers that she had received.

Richardson captioned the post: "I literally almost cried!"

"Made my day... Now I can somewhat tolerate being here over the weekend."

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In December, she posted how she was left in pain after a rash developed over her body.

And, on Christmas Day, the sportswoman said that she caught both pneumonia and the flu while in Vegas.

Richardson often shared photos and clips that showed her working out in the gym.

In November, she shared a throwback snap from when she was aged either 10 or 11 and posted it alongside a more recent picture.

She said: “Almost 40 years between photos. Who knew this was the road I would be taking when I arrived in this great country? I wouldn’t change a thing… bad or the good.”

Richardson also experienced success in bodybuilding competitions.

She came in second place in the over 40s event at the Master's World Pro event, according to Generation Iron.

And, she finished ninth in the Women's Physique category at the Lenda Murray Savannah Pro.