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Hayley McNeff, a nationally ranked bodybuilder<\/a>, nutritionist and life coach, has died, according to an obituary published Tuesday. She was 37.<\/p>\n

McNeff\u2019s death was reported by Boston.com<\/a>, which described her death as “unexpected but peaceful.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

She was a Massachusetts native who graduated from UMass Amherst and became a champion bodybuilder.<\/p>\n

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McNeff\u2019s family released a statement to People Magazine Thursday as word of her death became public.<\/p>\n

“Hayley was like a beam of light in this world. She had boundless energy and was very determined to achieve whatever she set out to do,” her father Dave told the magazine<\/a>. “She set her sights on bodybuilding and fitness and achieved the highest success that sector offered. She loved us and we love Hayley very much, we miss her madly.”<\/p>\n

RXMuscle.com<\/a> noted that McNeff won the overall category in the 2009 East Coast Classic and was featured in the “Raising the Bar” series.<\/p>\n

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She later pursued a degree in psychology<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Hayley was known for her quick wit and constant sense of humor, she had a gift for making those around her laugh and feel welcomed,” her obituary said. “Her energy and determination was a constant in her life and she always accomplished what she set out to achieve.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“She treasured her friendships and nurtured strong, lasting relationships with those who knew her best. Hayley will be deeply missed by her parents, siblings, extended family, and friends.”<\/p>\n

McNeff\u2019s death is the latest bodybuilder to have died over the last year. Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman<\/a> has also experienced health issues this year.<\/p>\n

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