Cedric McMillan was an American IFBB professional bodybuilder and United States Army instructor. Renowned for his aesthetic physique, McMillan was one of the world’s leading bodybuilders. He died of a heart attack on April 12, 2022, at the age of 44.
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Wiki/Biography
Cedric McMillan was born on Wednesday, August 17, 1977 (age 44 years at the time of death), in Maplewood, New Jersey, USA, his zodiac sign is Leo.
Cedric MacMillan in childhood
He had his primary education at Clinton Elementary School. As a child, he was attracted to muscular bodies and often created comic characters with extraordinary physical features. He grew up admiring 7x Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger; McMillan became a big fan of Schwarzenegger after seeing him in Conan the Barbarian. When he was thirteen, his mother gifted him a weight set after learning of his passion for sports. Soon, he began his training in weightlifting and realized that he had good genetics for bodybuilding.
Cedric MacMillan in adolescence
Cedric attended Andrew Jackson High School, Jacksonville, Florida from 1994 to 1996. After graduating from high school, McMillan moved to Lancaster, South Carolina, where he joined the US Army.
Cedric McMillan as a part of the US Army
Shortly afterwards, McMillan’s friend Mark Neal convinced him to enter a bodybuilding competition. Neil encouraged him to learn the basics of bodybuilding and helped him achieve proper weight and shape.
Physical Appearance
Height: 6’1”
Off-season weight: 136 kg (300 lb)
Competition weight: 116 kg (256 lb)
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: dark brown
Body Measurements (Approx): Chest: 52″, Waist: 34″, Biceps: 23″
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents.
Cedric McMillan and his mother
wife and children
Cedric MacMillan was married to Eva Matulesi MacMillan. They had four children named Seven, Isaac, Eli, and Lemay.
Cedric McMillan’s wife and daughter
son of cedric macmillan
Cedric MacMillan with his daughter
livelihood
us Army
McMillan began his career as a US Army soldier in 1997. He served in the US Army for over 20 years, where he rose to the rank of sergeant first class. Cedric also served as an instructor at Fort Jackson, SC.
Cedric McMillan while serving in the US Army
bodybuilding
Cedric McMillan began his bodybuilding career in 2007 by attending NPC South Carolina. He competed in the super heavyweight category and stood first. In 2008, he entered the NPC Junior USA Championships and won the competition. Subsequently, he participated in many popular bodybuilding championships such as NPC National Championships (2009), Europa Dallas Pro (2010), and New York Pro (2011).
Cedric McMillan at a Championship
A top-open division bodybuilder, McMillan had 8 pro wins to his name. He earned his first pro card in 2009. Cedric’s most notable win was the 2017 Arnold Classic Ohio, where he got the chance to meet his idol Arnold Schwarzenegger, who praised him for his classic physique. Despite setting the bar at the Arnold Classic in Ohio, McMillan was considered a poor performer in the Mr. Olympia finals.
Cedric McMillan during a championship
Cedric last competed at the 2020 Arnold Classic in Ohio where he finished sixth.
Death
Cedric McMillan died of a heart attack on April 12, 2022. Reportedly, he suffered a heart attack while he was on the treadmill. Confirming the news of his death, Black Skull USA, the supplement company that sponsors McMillan, took to Instagram and wrote,
We are sad to inform you that our friend and brother @cedricmcmillan passed away today. Cedric will be greatly missed as an athlete, comrade, friend and father.”
It is further written in the post,
Our prayers are with all his family and friends. He ‘fought the good fight’ and is now resting.
McMillan has previously spoken about his heart problems. In 2021, he suffered from COVID-19 and experienced some breathing problems. Eventually, he was taken to the hospital with pneumonia and placed on life support.
Cedric McMillan admitted to hospital
Although he recovered from the disease after some time, he delayed his return to competitive bodybuilding due to health problems. In 2022, a few months before his death, McMillan announced that he was planning to return to the game soon.
Facts/General Knowledge
- MacMillan enjoyed sketching and listening to music in his spare time.
- A fitness enthusiast, McMillan never stopped going to the gym.
Cedric McMillan in the gym
- During his school days, MacMillan was an unruly child and was often thrown out of his classes.
- An avid sports fan, McMillan was a good runner during his high school days and won several running competitions.
Cedric McMillan after winning a running competition during his high school days
- Before his death, McMillan lived in Heath Springs, South Carolina.
- He was featured on the covers of various fitness magazines such as Muscular Development.
Cedric McMillan on the cover of Muscular Development magazine
- He followed a non-vegetarian diet.
Cedric McMillan’s Instagram post
- Cedric had a Kawasaki Hayabusa Turbo.
Cedric McMillan posing with his bike
- He was an avid dog lover and owned a bulldog.
Cedric McMillan’s Instagram post
- He considered Arnold Schwarzenegger as his idol.
Cedric MacMillan with his idol
- During interviews, MacMillan often described himself as a family man. He was also very close to many of his childhood friends.
- At the time of his death McMillan was a member of the South Carolina National Guard.
- Talking about the US military in an interview, McMillan said,
I feel like the military is a part of me in a way. I feel that the Army has made me the person I am. I believe that being able to get to where I am while maintaining my military career is also a matter of some pride.
- He was often known as Cedric MacMillan-The One.
Cedric McMillan’s Instagram profile
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