Kevin Gebhardt. Photo: Instagram @kevingebhardt_
Kevin Gebhardt, a renowned professional bodybuilder who had recently turned to coaching, has died at the age of 31. The athlete was found dead in his apartment just weeks after undergoing knee surgery.
For 17 years, Gebhardt dedicated himself to bodybuilding, starting his career at the age of 14 after being introduced to the sport by his uncle. He achieved significant milestones in his career, including a victory at the EVLS Prague Showdown qualifiers in 2018 and top placements in competitions such as the Yamamoto Cup Pro and Egypt Pro, both in 2021.
His last public appearance was in an Instagram post on April 26, where he shared a photo of himself in a wheelchair, with a brace on his right knee, following the surgery. In the optimistic caption, he wrote: “Time heals all wounds!”
The star of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB) was found dead on May 26, and the official cause of his death has yet to be announced. Tributes to the professional have already begun to pour in, highlighting his influence as an athlete and mentor to new talents in the bodybuilding world.
Photos: Instagram @kevingebhardt_. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
