Neil Currey Height, Age, Death, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Full name	Neil Peter Currey [1]UK Gov
Profession	• Personal Trainer • Bodybuilder • Entrepreneur
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 178 cm in meters- 1.78 m in feet & inches- 5’ 10”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 115 kg in pounds- 254 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 52 inches - Waist: 32 inches - Biceps: 19 inches
Eye Colour	Brown
Hair Colour	Black
Personal Life
Date of Birth	15 November 1988 (Tuesday)
Birthplace	Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England
Date of Death	11 September 2023
Place of Death	South Yorkshire
Age (at the time of death)	34 Years
Death Cause	Suicide (Alleged) [2]Instagram - Milos Sarcev
Zodiac sign	Scorpio
Nationality	British [3]UK Gov
Hometown	Sheffield
College/University	University of Bath
Educational Qualification	foundation degree in Health and Fitness (2007-09) [4]LinkedIn - Neil Currey
Religion	Christianity
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian
Tattoo(s)	• Girl's face on his right hand • Pattern on his left abdomen
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Unmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends	Becci Grant (2019-2023) (South Yorkshire-based advanced aesthetics & skin specialist) [5]Instagram - Becci Grant [6]Facebook - Rejuvenair Aesthetics
Family
Wife/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Peter Currey Mother- Sandra Currey (Programme Development Worker at Derbyshire County Council)
Siblings	Sister- 1 • Rachel Currey
Other Relatives	Maternal Grandmother- Brenda Cousin (brother)- Tom Currey

Some Lesser Known Facts About Neil Currey

• Neil Currey (1988-2023) was a British bodybuilder, personal trainer, and entrepreneur. Throughout his career, he participated in numerous bodybuilding competitions, including the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition. He passed away in September 2023.

• At the age of 16, he relocated to London where he began his career at Fitness First Gym in London as a personal trainer. When he was 19 years old, he temporarily took on the role of gym manager during the manager’s paternity leave. He eventually became the area manager overseeing six gyms in London, which collectively generated £3.5 million in profits. ^[7]LinkedIn – Neil Currey
  

  Neil Currey when he was working as a personal trainer

• He later worked as an Operations Director for a boutique company. He later ventured into professional bodybuilding. Following his success in bodybuilding, he started his clients through online coaching sessions.
  

  Neil Currey (left) with one of his clients

• At the age of 27, Neil Currey made significant changes in his life to become a professional bodybuilder. He sold his penthouse apartment in London, as well as his G-Wagon SUV, and moved into his mother’s apartment. After three years of dedicated training, he achieved the status of a WFBB (World Beauty Fitness and Fashion) Pro.
  

  Neil Currey during his early bodybuilding training

  

  Neil Currey in his first bodybuilding competition

• In 2017, he secured 5th place at his first bodybuilding competition in the pro muscle category at the 2017 World Championships. He earned his Pro Card by winning first place in the Men’s Classic Physique – Class C category at the 2018 NPC Worldwide Amateur Olympia Italy.
  

  Neil Currey during a bodybuilding competition

• In 2019, he achieved 7th-place finishes at both the Yamamoto Pro Cup and the Kuwait Pro, along with a 9th-place finish at the Europa Pro competition. In 2021, he achieved 2nd place finish at the Tampa Pro and 3rd place at both the Puerto Rico Pro and the Xtreme Bodybuilding & Fitness Pro Men’s Classic Physique.
  

  Neil Currey with his girlfriend, Becci Grant, after 2nd place finish at the Tampa Pro

• In 2022, Neil Currey secured victory at the New York Pro following which he became an IFBB (International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness) Pro. In the 2022 Mr. Olympia Classic Physique category, he had a 16th-place finish in the competition.
  

  Neil Currey after winning the NY Pro competition

  

  Neil Currey during the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition

• Neil Currey, in an interview, talked about his daily routine. He woke up at 3 a.m. to fit in four training sessions, including 2 for lifting weights and 2 for cardio workouts. He also had 6 meals and coached others personally. His morning started with 1 hour of cardio at 3:30 a.m., followed by taking health supplements. At 5 a.m., he replied to client questions.
  

  Neil Currey preparing his supplement drinks

• He ate his first meal at 6 a.m. and took a 2-hour nap. By 11 a.m., it was time for a meal before his weightlifting session from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Another meal came at 3 p.m., and he had a meal at 5 p.m. too. At 7 p.m., he had another workout, followed by a meal at 9 p.m. He did more cardio at home from 9:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and had his final meal around 11 p.m.
  

  Neil Currey with his girlfriend, Becci Grant, during a workout session

• Neil Currey’s diet primarily consisted of beef, rice, and potatoes, which he spread across six meals during the day. To meet his protein needs, he relied on ISO Grass Fed Whey Isolate Protein Powder. For his pre-workout drinks, he typically included approximately 10 grams of Tangy Raspberry Silo9 Essential Amino Acids, 75 grams of CDX Cluster Dextrin Carb Powder, 5 grams of Micronized Creatine Monohydrate, and Fermented Glutamine.
  

  Neil Currey with his protein supplement

• In May 2020, Neil Currey, in collaboration with Rebecca Jane Grant, introduced his merchandise brand called ‘Machine Mentality.’ This brand primarily featured T-shirts and hoodies in its collection. ^[8]Instagram – MachineMentalityMerchandise ^[9]Gotmerch
  

  Neil Currey wearing a hoodie of his brand, Machine Mentality

• Neil Currey’s former coach, Milos Sarcev, shared the news of Currey’s passing on Instagram on 11 September 2023, when Neil was 34 years old. Initially, the post mentioned suicide as a cause, citing mental health issues; however, the post was later edited, and any reference to suicide was removed, leaving the cause of death unconfirmed.
  

  Milos Sarcev’s Instagram post after Neil Currey’s death

• Neil Currey received training from the renowned bodybuilder Milos Sarcev for the 2022 New York Pro competition. He later trained under Ben Chow.
  

  Neil Currey during a training session

• Neil Currey underwent a significant transformation, gaining approximately 42 pounds in just four months following the 2022 Mr. Olympia competition. His weight increased from 215 pounds to 257 pounds during this period.
  

  Neil Currey during the bulking phase

• In November 2022, Neil Currey became a sponsored athlete of the athlete management company ‘Hosstile,’ which is run by Fouad Abiad. ^[10]Instagram – Hosstile
  

  Neil Currey (extreme left) with other athletes of Hosstile management company

It's Chest day! With his sights on Open Bodybuilding, IFBB Pro Neil Currey is leaving nothing to chance. 💪

Let's get to work! 👇https://t.co/rDVgdnVotF pic.twitter.com/JHC7413pkM

— HOSSTILE (@hosstilesupps) March 23, 2023