Alix Small Dies at 26: Scottish IFBB Fitness Athlete and Olympia Competitor Remembered

Scottish fitness professional Alix Small has reportedly died at 26. The IFBB athlete won the Europa Pro and Portugal Pro, competed at the Olympia and leaves the bodybuilding community mourning her loss.

Alix Small’s reported death at 26

The bodybuilding community is mourning Scottish fitness athlete Alix Small following reports that she died on November 8, 2026, aged 26. News of her reported passing has circulated in international sports coverage, with tributes and messages of sadness emerging from the fitness world.

A report by Folha de S.Paulo, citing international media coverage, said the initial announcement came from Beyond The Stage TV, which attributed the news to people close to the athlete, including her mother and a close friend. The cause of death had not been disclosed in the reports available at publication.

A rising name in professional fitness bodybuilding

Small, who was from Forfar, Scotland, became an IFBB Pro at 19. She made a strong impression in the Fitness division, winning the Europa Pro Championships in 2021 and earning a place at the Fitness Olympia, where she finished 12th.

She added another major professional victory in 2022 by winning the Mr. Big Evolution Pro, also known as the Portugal Pro. These achievements established her as a notable competitor on the international fitness bodybuilding circuit.

Her personal journey and experience with anorexia

Before entering professional bodybuilding, Small spoke publicly about experiencing anorexia during her teenage years. In a 2021 interview with Scottish broadcaster STV News, she discussed how bodybuilding helped her develop a different relationship with food, exercise and her body.

Her personal history has been mentioned in reports following her death. However, there is no verified information connecting her earlier health struggles to the circumstances of her passing.

Questions about Alix Small’s cause of death

As of the latest reports located for this article, no official cause of death had been announced. Her death should not be attributed to anorexia, bodybuilding practices or any other medical condition without reliable confirmation.

Small had stepped away from professional competition after 2022. Reports refer to health-related difficulties during that period, but the specific details were not publicly established.

A legacy in the fitness community

Alix Small’s competitive achievements included two professional titles and an appearance at the Fitness Olympia. Her journey from Scotland to the international professional stage made her a familiar name among followers of women’s fitness bodybuilding.

We extend heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, fellow athletes and everyone affected by the reported loss. May they find comfort and support as they remember her life and sporting achievements.

Disclaimer

The reported death on November 8, 2026, and age of 26 have been covered by international media, including Folha de S.Paulo, which attributed the initial announcement to reports from people close to Small. An official family statement was not independently located during this search. Her cause of death remains undisclosed. Her past experience with anorexia and reported health difficulties are not evidence of what caused her death. Some coverage describes her as a two-time Olympia competitor, while the available competition database clearly records her 2021 Olympia placing; details of her 2022 Olympia participation should therefore be treated cautiously.