Bodybuilder, 33, dies after collapsing at UK occasion day earlier than birthday as spouse speaks out
The wife of Mateusz Chmura, a bodybuilder who sadly died after collapsing at the PCA British Finals at the Telford International Centre, has spoken out after a fake fundraiser was started
Mateusz Chmura passed away after collapsing at a UK event(Image: JamPress)
A bodybuilder tragically passed away after collapsing on stage during a UK competition just one day before his 34th birthday. The wife of Mateusz Chmura, 33, has now hit out after a scam fundraiser was created, claiming to raise money for his family.
Chmura was competing in the Classic Bodybuilding Medium category at the PCA British Finals at the Telford International Centre on Sunday (October). The Polish bodybuilder, who lived in Wakefield, collapsed on stage during his appearance.
The Physical Culture Association (PCA), which organised the event, confirmed that Chmura was treated by paramedics, a local ambulance crew and the Midlands Air Ambulance team before being taken to hospital.
Chmura died while competing in the Classic Bodybuilding Medium category at the PCA British Finals(Image: JamPress)
But despite their best efforts, he sadly later died.
The PCA announced his death in a statement on Monday, saying: “It is with deep sadness that we share the news that Mateusz Chmura, 33, from Wakefield, has passed away.
“Our deepest condolences go to his wife, family, friends and everyone who knew and loved him.”
The organisation said the competition was stopped while Chmura received treatment before resuming after a meeting with the other athletes.
Chmura had competed in his first bodybuilding show just two weeks earlier, finishing second at the PCA First Timers event in Yorkshire on October 4.
Chmura had only just competed in his first bodybuilding competition weeks earlier (Image: JamPress)
He would have celebrated his 34th birthday on Monday (19 Oct), as reported by NeedToKnow.
His wife, Patrycja Chmura, has since issued a warning over an online fundraiser claiming to raise money for the family following his death.
In a statement shared on her late husband’s Instagram account, she stressed that she had no connection to the fundraiser and had not authorised anyone to collect money on behalf of the family.
She said: “I want to make it clear that I have nothing to do with this fundraiser.
“I did not create it, I did not give permission for it to be created, and I have not authorised anyone to collect money on behalf of me or my family.”
His wife has begged people not to donate to the ‘fake’ fundraiser (Image: JamPress)
She urged people not to donate, adding: “I beg you, please do not donate to this fundraiser.”
Patrycja said she would share details through an official, trusted channel if the family decided to launch an authorised fundraiser.
She also thanked those who had sent messages of condolence and support following her husband’s sudden death.
“I’m going through something incredibly painful and right now I simply do not have the words or the strength to say much more,” she said.
The couple had married just two months ago and had trained together less than 48 hours before Chmura collapsed.
The cause of his death has not been publicly confirmed.
