Tonya Knight (Bodybuilder) Age, Husband, Height, Net Worth, Death, Kids, Family, Bio & More
Tonya Knight (born March 24, 1966, age: 56 years when died) was a female bodybuilder who competed in Miss Olympia and other bodybuilding competitions in America. She was known to the people of the ’80s and ’90s as a professional female bodybuilder who made it big in the industry.
She competed in USA Championship, Ms. Olympia, World Championships, and International Championship, and also in other classic bodybuilding contests. She made her career big when she won 1st Place at Miss International Body Building in 1991.
Her fitness career also provided her a chance to be a model for fitness products. But now in 2023, a piece of news devastated many as she died on 7th February 2023 when she was only 56.
Who was Tonya Knight?
She was IFBB pro bodybuilding champion who won many accolades during her bodybuilding career. She died on 7th February 2023. She lost her battle against cancer and left the world. Her death has been mourned by many popular bodybuilders in America.
Her death news was first officially confirmed by SNBC13. Earlier she was known for competing against the champions Anja Schreiner and Cory Everson during her successful career. Tonya was the winner of the 1991 IFBB Grand Prix in Italy making her the number-one women’s bodybuilder of all time.
Biography (Early Life & Education)
Let us tell fans of Tonya Knight that she was born on March 24, 1966. Her native land was Peculiar, Missouri, USA. She died when she was in America. She grew up learning body-building skills. None of her family members ever had a career in bodybuilding.
Tonya got involved in bodybuilding at a very young age. In 1984 when she was only 18 she competed in NPC USA Championship where she took on the 11th position. We guess she never shared what education she has as she always answered questions related to her bodybuilding only.
BIO/Wiki
| Real Name | Tonya Knight |
| Occupation | Former Body Builder, Model, and Actress |
| Age (as of 2023) | 56 Years Old. |
| Birthdate | March 24, 1966 |
| Death Date | 7th February 2023 |
| Birthplace | Peculiar, Missouri, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Net Worth | $1.8 million USD(approx.) |
| Qualification | Graduate. |
| Alma mater | Private High School. |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christian. |
Parents, Siblings (Nationality & Ethnicity)
Let us tell you that Tonya Knight was living her happy life with her three brothers Timothy, Todd, and Travis. She was the only sister of three brothers.
Her father died earlier. She shared her memories of her father while missing her during 2022 Father’s day. Her father Francis Knight was an inspiration to her.
She has also shared her memories with her mother. On April 27, 2019, she shared a picture of her mother, father, and her son standing all together in one frame. Tonya earlier disclose that Francis Knight was her stepfather. Her biological father’s name is not known.
| Father | Not Known |
| Step-Father | Francis Knight |
| Mother | None |
| Brother | Timothy, Todd, and Travis |
| Sister | None |
Tonya Knight Height, Weight & Physical Appearance
| Weight | In Kilograms: 58 kg In Pounds: 128 lbs |
| Height | In Feet Inches: 5′ 8″ In Meters: 1.75 m In Centimetres: 175 cm |
| Hair Color | Blonde. |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 8 US. |
| Piercing | Ears. |
Tonya Knight Husband, Boyfriend & Divorce
Tonya Knight got married earlier before 2001. She got married to the bodybuilder John Poteat. John Poteat was an actor, producer, and bodybuilder. John was from Pennsylvania. He died earlier on June 27, 2016. But before his death, Tonya and John got separated from each other. John was only 49 when he died as he was born on March 26, 1967.
John appeared as an actor in movies like ” The Naked Truth”, “The Laughing Mask”, “Silk Stalkings’ and some others.
John and Tonya Knight were parents to their only son Malachi Ray. Malachi Ray was born in 2001. He began his graduation in 2019. Malachi has not shared anywhere what profession he is going to begin. But rumors are there he will begin a modeling career soon.
Son & Daughter
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Husband | John Poteat. |
| Relationship Status | Separated |
| Boyfriend | John Poteat. |
| Son | Malachi Ray |
| Daughter | Not Known |
Career- Bodybuilder, Model, Actress
As per the Wikipedia page of Tonya Knight, she began her body-building career in 1984. In 1984 she competed in NPC USA Championship and Ms. Olympia. During her first Ms. Olympia competitions she got the fourth position. Tonya won her first title in 1989 and became a Ms. International but later she got disqualified from the event. Later she again won Miss International in 1991.
She won IFBB Grand Prix in Italy in 1991. She stood in 3rd position in Jana Tana Classic in 1993.
Other than this Tonya appeared in the character of Gold in the famous TV series American Gladiator from 1989 to 1992. She debuts as a fitness model in the Sharper Image Catalog as a model. During her long bodybuilding career, she also hosted American Muscle Magazine.
Net Worth
As a bodybuilder, Tonya Knight won a high cash prize for her championships winning. Earlier in 1989 she won a $12000 cash prize for winning the Ms. International title but later she was asked to return the money back and her title due to disqualification. She go disqualified after she admitted to drugs.
Tonya earned a good income from modeling and acting in TV shows. We believe she left her son a net worth of $1.8 million USD. When she was young she bought herself Ferrari 348 Spider convertible.
Facts You Need to Know About Tonya Knight
- She modeled with Johnathon Schaech for the brand “Body Alive” in 1992.
- She was following Dwayne Johnson on her Instagram.
- One of her Nephew Thomas Harding is also in bodybuilding.
- Arnold Schwenzer awarded her an award for her participation with the chiropractic association and commitment to fitness!
- She was a big fan of Arnold.
- She use to eat protein snacks in which she use to add 6 egg whites and 2 yolks with a little soy sauce.
- She was also fond of eating filet mignon, side Ceaser Salad and sweet potato.
- She use to do strength workouts.
- Her other favorite food was Chicken Breast: skinless and cut off all fat. Rubbed in Avocado oil then covered in lemon pepper.
- Tonya always celebrated Christmas with her son.
- Earlier during the young days of her career she got the chance to meet Mike Quinn.
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FAQs
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Who is Tonya Knight?
She was IFBB pro women bodybuilder who died on 7th February 2023.
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Is Tonya Knight really dead?
Yes, she died due to cancer on 7th February 2023.
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How many kids does Tonya Knight have?
She was a mother to Malachi Ray.
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What was Tonya Knight’s father’s name?
Her father’s name was Francis he died years ago before Tonya’s death.
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