The Passing of Fanny Barrios

**James** · August 7th, 2005, 05:05 PM

This is a post from Monica Martin on the FTWebcam Forum:

My heart ached when I got a phone call this afternoon and I heard the news of Fanny Barrios death. Though not unexpected, the final word was still felt as a blow...
Fanny was a very sweet, talented, caring woman and dearly loved by everyone in this sport. She was a nice and cherished colleague.
We missing you already...

"Whatever you are now Fanny, I hope you can find hapiness and rest in peace..."

Love,
your friend,

Monica Martin.

**Tre** · August 7th, 2005, 05:10 PM

Wow, that's devastating news.

My thoughts and prayers will be with her family and loved ones.

**Nath.** · August 7th, 2005, 05:13 PM

OMG! I'm shocked...how sad...my prayers to her family.

**ibarramedia** · August 7th, 2005, 05:19 PM

My God. what untimely death. My prayers go out to her and her family. She was too young. what happened? what caused the death? Anyone talk to Yaxeni Oriquen and Betty Viana yet?

**PassionateBB** · August 7th, 2005, 05:31 PM

How truely sad. God, I loved her physique. Another loss for our community.

**IslandGirl** · August 7th, 2005, 05:35 PM

That is so sad. My prayers go out to her family as well.

**Maxt** · August 7th, 2005, 06:15 PM

This is a tragic loss. We must never forget about her.

**Heather Lee** · August 7th, 2005, 07:34 PM

That is terrible. My heart goes out to her friends and family.
Was she sick?

Heather Lee

**Captain_America** · August 7th, 2005, 08:21 PM

Well..I'm with all of you..This one totally blows! She was way to young..did she have an accident or some kind of fatal sickness? I'm so sorry about this...

What a total drag!

**Gina Davis** · August 7th, 2005, 10:32 PM

What in the world???!!! Any news on what happened? I met her once and thought she was a sweetheart! I am so saddened by this.
G

**CalJoe** · August 7th, 2005, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by James

This is a post from Monica Martin on the FTWebcam Forum:

My heart ached when I got a phone call this afternoon and I heard the news of Fanny Barrios death. Though not unexpected, the final word was still felt as a blow...
Fanny was a very sweet, talented, caring woman and dearly loved by everyone in this sport. She was a nice and cherished colleague.
We missing you already...

"Whatever you are now Fanny, I hope you can find hapiness and rest in peace..."

Love,
your friend,

Monica Martin.

This is such sad news. She was in attendance at the 2003 Nationals in Miami, and I had the pleasure of talking to her for awhile before being admitted to the night show. She was very pleasant and quite engaging. I am shocked by this news and truly saddened. It was mentioned that the news was not unexpected. Was she sick? Does anyone know the unfortunate circumstances behind this tragedy? I feel so sorry for her family and friends, because this is a great loss. I offer my sincerest condolences to her family.

Respectfully,
Joe

**genex** · August 7th, 2005, 11:27 PM

Sorry to hear this - Fanny was a tireless competitor and true fBB.

**airnel** · August 8th, 2005, 02:26 AM

My deepest condolences. Rest in Peace. Nawa'y ihatid ka ng mga anghel sa paraiso doon ay wala nang lungkot. Kapayapaan sa iyo Fanny!

**Amanda Dunbar** · August 8th, 2005, 05:19 AM

From what I was told by CJ (the suitmaker) she was in the hotel room following the Southern States this weekend (in which her husband competed at) and she had a stroke.

My deepest condolences go out to her family, this is such a sad time in bodybuilding.......
Be safe everyone,

Amanda

**Mavis Tozzi** · August 8th, 2005, 06:35 AM

Just saw her Saturday night at the Southern States BB show. What shocking news. My condolences to her husband and family.

**James** · August 8th, 2005, 06:44 AM

This is her website here:

http://fanniebarrios.com/fannie.html

**Melissa&Nancy** · August 8th, 2005, 09:33 AM

Nancy and I would like to send out our highest condolences to the family/families of Fanny Barrios. She was and will always be one of the greatest female bodybuilders of all time. A true champions champion.

God Bless you Fanny, may you Rest In Peace.

Melissa Cota and Nancy Lewis

**ibarramedia** · August 8th, 2005, 10:17 AM

Here are several excerpts from people who last saw Fannie:

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I got news from a friend who spoke to her husband that she passed away last night in her hotel room from a blood clot ( anuersym?).
I only spoke to fanny last night at the Southern States as I'd made a point to talk to her as we compete together and her english had much improved and so am in shock right now.
This is the second friend of mine within a year in their 40s of whom passed away and I am very sad by it.
My love to Alex and everyone whom cared about her .

I am so sorry

Joanna
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Wow...I like Joanna, just saw her Saturday night at the Southern States show...she looked like her normal self...did not look sick or anything. How sad. My condolences to her husband and family. We always seemed to be on the same flights when flying out to shows, as I believe she lived in Miami. RIP.
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This news is most distressing. I too was at the Southern States and spent time talking with Fannie & Alex. I have known them for years and when my wife & I first moved to South Beach - they welcomed us and were so nice. I always went out of my way to say hi and see what the both of them were up to. Fannie leaves a ~14 year old daughter - what a shame. Alex and her just opened up a new gym too (took over the old Idols Gym off of Lincoln Road) from what I understand - Fannie was so proud she told me this past weekend.

What a freggin shame.
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****!

What a terrible Monday..........first Peter Jennings, now this?

I've been a fan of hers for a while. I swear, they "breed" them differently down in South America. All these kills with these killer physiques; Fanny, Yaxeni, Betty, Monica Martin, etc.........

So sorry to hear that. And, it's actually quite scarey if you really sit and think about it.

Maybe I shouldn't be counting down the days to the show- Maybe I'm counting days off my life if I do that?

NPC Chicka
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The excerpts are courtesy of musclemayhem.

**ibarramedia** · August 8th, 2005, 10:28 AM

With this weekend's tragic events, i just want to wish all to be careful and be safe. sometimes life seems like a fleeting moment in the sun. i really care about all the fbbs. Take care now.......

**Tin Nuts** · August 8th, 2005, 11:43 AM

What a terrible kick in the head this is. I don't know what to say. My condolences to her family and friends.

**HUMMER** · August 8th, 2005, 12:10 PM

Not there are words!

My condolences to its family and friends.

**CalJoe** · August 8th, 2005, 02:04 PM

Fanny was very cordial and sweet. I'm sure she will be terribly missed.

**Glenda** · August 8th, 2005, 03:07 PM

I am devastated with the news, Fanny will be always in my heart. I love you Fanny.

**fitforyou** · August 8th, 2005, 03:29 PM

Oh MY! My prayers go to Fanny's family...May you have peace in this difficult time. I enjoyed watching Fanny compete. She is a beautiful and classy lady. I will miss you, Fanny.
Marlene

**rpflex** · August 8th, 2005, 09:34 PM

This is such sad news! I didn't know her, but she looked like a classy lady. Respect and condolences...

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