Famous American bodybuilder who has an NPC National Championships under his belt, Tom Prince has passed away. He died with his wife by his side in their home on February 5, 2022. He was 52.

Born on October 26, 1969, Tom Prince won his IFBB pro card by winning the 1997 NPC National Championships (his only overall title).

He remained competitive for five years and ended his enviable career in 2002.

Prince made his debut for the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness promotion in 1999.

His highest professional placing was the 2001 Night of Champions, where he won a bronze medal.

However, he was forced to retire in 2002 due to kidney issues that were caused by a genetic blood condition.

Prince then turned to coaching after retiring from the sport.

Bodybuilder Tom Prince cause of death: What disease did he have?

Even though the cause of Tom Prince’s death is yet to be established, he battled cancer and kidney issues for years after retiring.

Prince suffered from kidney issues, a rare genetic blood condition called focal segmental glomerulosclerosis forcing him to end his career relatively early.

Tom received a kidney transplant in 2012, however, it failed two years later, requiring him to undergo dialysis three times a week, each treatment lasted for 4 hours.

After ending his bodybuilding career Tom (together with his wife) ran a successful real estate business.

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