Current:Home > InvestOlympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dead at 32 -RiskWatch
Olympic Medalist Tori Bowie Dead at 32
View
Date:2025-04-16 22:28:25
The sports world has lost a champion.
Tori Bowie, a track and field athlete who won three medals for Team USA at the 2016 Olympics, has died at the age of 32, according to her management agency.
"We're devasted to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away," Icon Management Inc. shared in a May 3 Instagram post. "We've lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright!"
The statement continued, "We're truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family, friends and everyone that loved her."
A spokesperson for the agency told NBC News that deputies from Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office were asked on May 2 "to conduct a well-being check of a woman in her 30s who had not been seen or heard from in several days."
The woman—later identified as Frentorish "Tori" Bowie—was found dead a home, authorities confirmed to the outlet, with the sheriff noting that there "were no signs of foul play."
A cause of death has not been given, pending investigation from the Orange County Chief Medical Examiner.
A Mississippi native, Bowie famously took home the gold with Tianna Madison, Allyson Felix and English Gardner as part of the 4×100 meter relay team at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games. She also won a silver medal in the 100 meter dash and a bronze in the 200 meter dash at the same Olympics.
In the wake of her passing, Bowie's teammates took to Instagram to share their thoughts and condolences. "I have so many feelings and I'm trying to be very careful about how I express them," Madison wrote. "We really have got to start doing better by each other- help each other LIVE in peace before we lay them to rest in it."
Meanwhile, Gardener captioned a photo of Bowie on her Instagram Stories: "A champion ...Rest in Peace."
USA Track & Field also remembered Bowie and her sportsmanship. "Her impact on the sport is immeasurable," the organization shared in a Twitter statement, "and she will be greatly missed."
(E! and NBC News are both part of the NBCUniversal family.)
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (429)
Related
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Edmonton Oilers winning streak, scoring race among things to watch as NHL season resumes
- At least 46 were killed in Chile as forest fires move into densely populated areas
- US, Britain strike Yemen’s Houthis in a new wave, retaliating for attacks by Iran-backed militants
- Trump's 'stop
- Glen Powell Responds to His Mom Describing His Past Styles as Douchey
- Who Is Kelly Osbourne's Masked Date at the 2024 Grammys? Why This Scary Look Actually Makes Perfect Sense
- Carl Weathers' 5 greatest roles, from 'Rocky' and 'Predator' to 'The Mandalorian'
- John Galliano out at Maison Margiela, capping year of fashion designer musical chairs
- 'Senior Swifties': Retirement center goes viral for 'Swag Surfin' to cheer on Chiefs
Ranking
- McKinsey to pay $650 million after advising opioid maker on how to 'turbocharge' sales
- New Grammy category for African music ignores almost all of Africa
- 5 Capitol riot defendants who led first breach on Jan. 6 found guilty at trial
- Hamlin wins exhibition Clash at the Coliseum as NASCAR moves race up a day to avoid California storm
- Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
- Bruce Willis and Ex Demi Moore Celebrate Daughter Tallulah's 30th Birthday
- Skydiver dies in Arizona, 2nd deadly incident involving Eloy skydiving events in less than a month
- Prosecutor appeals manslaughter charge against ex-Detroit police officer
Recommendation
Working Well: When holidays present rude customers, taking breaks and the high road preserve peace
Biden sets sights on Las Vegas days before Nevada’s primary. He’s also got November on his mind.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's Grammys 2024 Appearance Is No Ordinary Date Night
Suburban Chicago police fatally shoot domestic violence suspect
Have Dry, Sensitive Skin? You Need To Add These Gentle Skincare Products to Your Routine
Policy Experts Say the UN Climate Talks Need Reform, but Change Would be Difficult in the Current Political Landscape
Prosecutor appeals manslaughter charge against ex-Detroit police officer
Grammys 2024: See the Complete Winners List