Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie died at home from complications of childbirth, according to fresh reports.
News of the 32-year-old’s sudden passing came as a shock last month, but a coroner’s report obtained by TMZ has now revealed the official cause of death.
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office discovered Bowie – a silver medalist in the 100m sprint at the 2016 Olympics in Rio – dead in her bed at her Florida home when they were sent to do a welfare check.
As per ET Online, Bowie’s family had contacted the authorities after growing concerned that they had not heard from her in several days.
It was May 3 that Icon Management Inc, the agency that represented Bowie, announced her passing to the world.
“We’re devastated to share the very sad news that Tori Bowie has passed away,” they wrote on Twitter.
“We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister. Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright! We’re truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends.”
More than a month on, an autopsy report has confirmed that the sprinter’s cause of death was complications of childbirth.
According to USA Today, the report from the Orange County (Fla.) Medical Examiner Office said Bowie had a “well developed fetus” and was eight months pregnant at the time of her death.
Officials have speculated that Bowie’s possible complications could have included respiratory distress and eclampsia.
The 32-year-old was an accomplished athlete, having won a silver medal (100m) and a bronze (200m) for the US at the Brazil Olympics in 2016.
Rest in peace, Tori Bowie. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.
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