BODYBUILDING legend Craig Licker has died aged just 57.

The former IFBB Pro passed away earlier this week, according to reports .

His cause of death has yet to be announced.

Fans and fellow bodybuilders paid a heartbreaking tribute to Licker.

"He had a really gifted structure and discipline for bodybuilding," said retired rival Dave Palumbo.

"He earned his IFBB Pro card during an era where very few pro cards were awarded.

"He dominated the super competitive middleweight class at the 1994 NPC Nationals (the year Paul DeMayo won the HW and Overall).

"I will miss our always interesting conversations and his great sense of humor … RIP my friend!"

The news comes just days after it was announced champion Hayley McNeff had died aged just 37.

Her passing is understood to have been une

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