Fitness influencer and model Ahmo Hight has reportedly died just weeks before her 50th birthday.
The late model rose to prominence around three decades ago when she competed in contests like Ms. Fitness USA, with her said to have won the competition back in 1994. Ahmo subsequently began modelling for fitness and muscle magazines, though her career included several acting projects too.
It has been reported that professional bodybuilder Chris Cormier - whom is said to have raised a son with former gymnast Ahmo - confirmed that she had passed away earlier this week. Ahmo reportedly died on August 29.
Chris is said to have confirmed that Ahmo passed away recently to fitness and bodybuilding outlet Generation Iron. The outlet reported the news on Thursday and states that the cause of death has not yet been disclosed.
It's believed that Ahmo would have celebrated her 50th birthday later this month. Her apparent death appears to have come just over two weeks before the occasion on September 18, which has been noted on social media.
Ahmo is said to have been "one of the first fitness models" and rose to prominence in 1994 after winning both the Ms. Fitness USA contest and Ms. Fit Body Bay Area. She's said to have subsequently modelled for various magazines.
She appeared on the cover of Ironman magazine back in 1996, for example. Ahmo was interviewed by the magazine at the time, with her having discussed her life, including her having once worked towards becoming an Olympic gymnast.
Ahmo's career is understood to have also included some acting roles and appearances on reality TV shows. She's said to have been a contestant on the first season of VH1 show Real Chance of Love, where her nickname had been "Milf."
According to an IMDb profile believed to be for her, she was in an episode of crime drama Pacific Blue in 1997. She's also said to have starred alongside the late model Anna Nicole Smith in the film Anna Nicole Smith: Exposed (1998).
The news of her apparent passing has prompted reaction on Instagram. One person wrote: "Sincere condolences to Chris and her family. May she rest in eternal peace." Whilst another said on the platform: "So sad for her family."
Someone wrote: "Sending my deepest and most sincere condolences to all of her family and friends. RIP Ahmo." One person said: "She was beautiful it's so sad! I'll pray for her family." Whilst another wrote: "Rest in peace. Too young."