Jamaican-American bodybuilder Shawn Rhoden passed away at the age of 46 on November 6. Rhoden worked as a professional bodybuilder for over a decade. As per reports, Rhoden may have suffered a massive heart attack and died.He won the 2018 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding contest, beating the seven-time Mr. Olympia winner Phil Heath. He became one of the oldest participants to win Mr. Olympia at 43.Shawn Rhoden has been involved with bodybuilding at amateur level since the early 1990s.What happened to Shawn Rhoden? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs mentioned above, Shawn Rhoden suffered a fatal heart attack, which claimed his life. While other details have not been said, it is medically speculated that the condition may have been caused by Rhoden's reported substance abuse in the past.However, no statement has been given by Rhoden's family to any publications. Even reports of whether the police have labelled this case as natural or are actively pursuing leads from a post-mortem are unknown. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostRhoden had posted multiple stories on his Instagram just hours before his sudden death in another disheartening development. One of them read,"Brick by brick and patience it will take. See you on the other side."While in another, he shared a meme and added the following text to it:"Be with someone who will take care of you. Not materialistically, but takes care of ur soul, ur well being, ur heart & everything that's you."Bodybuilding followers mourn Shawn Rhoden's deathAfter news of Rhoden's death was reported, fans of the Mr. Olympia champion took to Twitter to share their condolences.Julzjulzjulzz@julzjulzjulzzRest in Love ❤️ #shawnrhoden11:23 AM · Nov 7, 20212Rest in Love ❤️ #shawnrhoden https://t.co/6TVOltB400SD Master Trainer@MariusSoseSeen him at Worlds a few times back in the day. RIP He got to win that Olympia I’m sure that was a lifetime achievement for him. Heart attack 46 #shawnrhoden @ San Diego, California instagram.com/p/CV9s7EqLTCw/…11:41 AM · Nov 7, 2021Seen him at Worlds a few times back in the day. RIP He got to win that Olympia I’m sure that was a lifetime achievement for him. Heart attack 46 #shawnrhoden @ San Diego, California instagram.com/p/CV9s7EqLTCw/…jobadvisor.link@JobadvisorLThe bodybuilding world is mourning after former Mr Olympia champion Shawn Rhoden was reportedly found dead of a heart attack at the age of 46. Rhoden had made history by winning bodybuilding’s biggest prize in 2018.11:59 AM · Nov 7, 2021The bodybuilding world is mourning after former Mr Olympia champion Shawn Rhoden was reportedly found dead of a heart attack at the age of 46. Rhoden had made history by winning bodybuilding’s biggest prize in 2018. https://t.co/PobtMjvpggJay B@Chicagocrazy82After watching boxing and UFC fights tonight I just found out that #shawnrhoden passed away RIP my prayers go out to his family I used to watch his videos before workouts a great inspiration gone way to soon!!! #bodybuilding #shawnrhoden RIP1:15 AM · Nov 7, 2021After watching boxing and UFC fights tonight I just found out that #shawnrhoden passed away RIP my prayers go out to his family I used to watch his videos before workouts a great inspiration gone way to soon!!! #bodybuilding #shawnrhoden RIPJustin Ragasa@rjustinragasaMDRest in peace, Shawn Rhoden. Glad you got to the pinnacle before going out. twitter.com/generationiron…GENERATION IRON@GenerationIronBREAKING - Pro bodybuilder and former Mr. Olympia champion Shawn Rhoden has died at 46 years old. Generation Iron sends condolences to friends and family during this difficult time. Full story here: generationiron.com/shawn-rhoden-b…#RIP #ShawnRhoden #bodybuilding #GenerationIron10:50 AM · Nov 7, 2021839421BREAKING - Pro bodybuilder and former Mr. Olympia champion Shawn Rhoden has died at 46 years old. Generation Iron sends condolences to friends and family during this difficult time. Full story here: generationiron.com/shawn-rhoden-b…#RIP #ShawnRhoden #bodybuilding #GenerationIron https://t.co/yzjIq8G8MrRest in peace, Shawn Rhoden. Glad you got to the pinnacle before going out. twitter.com/generationiron…Push Past Paralysis@MarissaMeleskeShawn Rhoden…body builder…dead of heart attack at 46. I wonder if he got something that’s frequently causing heart attacks lately…RIP🙏10:39 AM · Nov 7, 20211Shawn Rhoden…body builder…dead of heart attack at 46. I wonder if he got something that’s frequently causing heart attacks lately…RIP🙏Santiago caamal@Santigo82CaamalShocked to Hear about Shawn Rhoden Death today completely shocked 😭9:23 AM · Nov 7, 20211Shocked to Hear about Shawn Rhoden Death today completely shocked 😭 https://t.co/yKBEEj4ydnfreestyle swimmer@shine_sondorThis is really shocking news. 😢😢Former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden Died Unexpectedly 😔😔. We lost such a great athlete. Энэ жил маш олон бодибилдингийн тамирчид нас баржээ9:22 AM · Nov 7, 20211This is really shocking news. 😢😢Former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden Died Unexpectedly 😔😔. We lost such a great athlete. Энэ жил маш олон бодибилдингийн тамирчид нас баржээSean Toh@sean_tohMay God be with you and family, Shawn Rhoden. My condolences to your family. You will always be remembered as one of greatest champion ever. Always my Mr. Olympia. Dare to dream! Believe yourself! There is always a dream! Xxx Love Sean Toh #shawnrhoden #mrolympia #bodybuilding9:21 AM · Nov 7, 2021May God be with you and family, Shawn Rhoden. My condolences to your family. You will always be remembered as one of greatest champion ever. Always my Mr. Olympia. Dare to dream! Believe yourself! There is always a dream! Xxx Love Sean Toh #shawnrhoden #mrolympia #bodybuilding https://t.co/pzhi3yiDA4RA 🐝🇵🇸🇯🇴@LordReginald_Rest in Peace Shawn Rhoden man. Bodybuilding’s no joke 😞8:19 AM · Nov 7, 2021Rest in Peace Shawn Rhoden man. Bodybuilding’s no joke 😞Shawn Rhoden's legacyRhoden was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on April 2, 1975. Following his father's death, Shawn suffered from borderline alcoholism. He started bodybuilding in 1992 when he wanted to pursue being a soccer player.Shawn Rhoden's amateur career was halted when he sustained several injuries and became an alcoholic. In 2010, the bodybuilder was approved by IFBB Pro to compete professionally,During his first time competing at Mr. Olympia, Rhoden came 11th. A year later, he came third. This was followed by fourth place in 2013. The bodybuilder won third place at the 2014 Mr. Olympia competition, with another third position in 2015. A year later, he was second and came first in 2018, finally becoming 'Mr. Olympia' in 2018.Although he was still barred from competing, Shawn Rhoden shared on his Instagram stories recently that he would be a special guest for the IFBB Pro qualifier in Lithuania around December.