Jerry Ward, the famous bodybuilder, died on Friday, July 22, at the age of 46. His death was announced immediately after he complained of injuring his left rib while hauling bags. The official cause of death is still unclear.
Gary Udit, a bodybuilding promoter, announced his death on Instagram, writing:
“With the passing of Jerry Ward today, we have lost a wonderful friend.” Jerry died suddenly yesterday evening. He was in Pittsburgh doing live commentary for the NPC Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals. Jerry has been an exceptional competitor, referee, usher, referee and PPV commentator in the NPC and IFBB PRO LEAGUE throughout the years.”
Udit also mentioned in his Instagram post Jerry Ward’s excellent understanding of bodybuilding and how he was appreciated by all who met him.
Jerry Ward had a rib injury that got worse after using a massage chair
Ward initially complained of an injured left rib, according to Rx Muscle’s Dave Palumbo. He further said that the injury could have occurred by dragging the bags to the place where he was staying due to work commitments. Ward used a massage chair, according to Palumbo, but the rib problem worsened after that. Rich, one of Ward’s friends, advised him to see a doctor about his injuries. However, he preferred to sleep through it rather than face it. When Rich contacted him on July 23 to remind him about his live stream program, Gary Udit told him that Ward had died. It was not revealed if Ward’s injuries contributed to his death. More information will likely be released soon.
Twitter users pay tribute
Ward’s bodybuilding talent and expert status have made him a household name on the Internet. When news of his death spread, Twitter was flooded with tributes:
My entire life will be dedicated to the memory of Jerry Ward, a man who loved me for no reason other than he was a good man and believed in me. RIP Jerry.
— Marc Lobliner – IFBB Pro (@MarcLobliner) July 24, 2022
LATEST REPORT: Renowned Bodybuilder and NPC/IFBB Professional Referee “Jerry Ward” SUDDENLY DIES AT 46…
WHY SO MANY PEOPLE DIE YOUNG…
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) July 24, 2022
Who really is Jerry Ward? All that we are aware of
Jerry was known for his YouTube channel which has around 155,000 followers. He also owned a supplement company and ran a popular personal training program called Bios3 Training. He made a name for himself as an aggressive sports pundit who provided detailed details of events.
Jerry recently worked as a commentator for the Gary Udit 2022 NPC Teen, Collegiate, and Masters National in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A few hours before his death, he also posted a video on YouTube.
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