The information reaching us is that Tonya Knight has died. Tonya Knight was an American Professional female bodybuilder known for her show, American Gladiators.
The deceased had an American Nationality with mixed ethnicity. She made her in the IFBB Pro World Championships in 1988 and had her best win as the IFBB Ms. International champion.
After the news of her demise surfaced online, her colleagues in the building industries and also loved ones shared their tributes.
Mr. Olympia Lee Haney wrote:
Tonya Knight Cause Of Death
Tonya Knight was born on 24th March 1996 in Peculiar, Missouri, United States, and died on 7th February 2023 at the age of 56.
Tonya Knight died after battling cancer. She was preceded by her late ex-husband, John Poteat, who was also a bodybuilder and she was survived by her son called Malachi.
Tonya Knight’s funeral arrangements have not yet been disclosed by the family. We are following this up close and regular updates will be made accordingly.