From Tony Doherty, Australian IFBB promoter: I am sorry to report that Sonny Schmidt, passed away this morning January 25, 2004, at home with his family. He was very ill and had returned home on Thursday. His Mum, Son, Brothers and loved ones were by his side. It is a sad day for anyone who met Sonny, He was much loved and will be sadly missed. He died a free man and had a become a devout Christian. Please pray for the soul of the great man. The King is dead! 
Edmond Alten Schmidt 19/09/1953 - 25/01/2004
 

1999 Master's Olympia 3rd  1998 Master's Arnold Classic 2nd;  1997 Master's Olympia 40+ 2nd; 1996 Master's Olympia 2nd; 1995 Grand Prix Germany 5th; 1995 Grand Prix Russian 7th; 1995 Grand Prix France 7th; 1995 Grand Prix England 7th; 1995 Grand Prix Spain 7th; 1995 Grand Prix Ukraine 7th;  1995 Olympia 13th 1995 Master's Olympia Winner 1994 Grand Prix Italy 8th 1994 Grand Prix German 8th 1994 Grand Prix Franc 10th 1994 Grand Prix England 10th 1994 Grand Prix Spain 7th 1994 Mr. Olympia 10th 1994 Arnold Classic 10th 1994 Ironman Pro 6th 1993 Grand Prix France 8th 1993 Grand Prix Finland 4th 1993 Grand Prix England 4th 1993 Grand Prix Spain 2nd 1993 Grand Prix Germany 3rd 1993 Olympia 8th 1993 Arnold Classic 8th 1992 Grand Prix Italy 3rd 1992 Grand Prix Holland 4th 1992 Grand Prix Germany 3rd 1992 Grand Prix England 3rd 1992 Olympia 7th 1992 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational 2nd 1992 Arnold Classic 3rd 1991 Grand Prix Switzerland 5th 1991 Grand Prix Finland 6th 1991 Grand Prix England 5th 1991 Grand Prix Denmark 2nd 1991 Grand Prix Spain 3rd 1991 Grand Prix Italy 3rd 1991 Mr. Olympia 6th 1991 Niagara Falls Pro 2nd 1991 Night of Champions 2nd 1991 San Jose Pro 2nd 1990 Niagara Falls Pro 8th 1990 Night of Champion 6th 1989 World Pro Championships 8th 1989 Grand Prix Melbourne 7th

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