The body-building community is in shock after the premature death of celebrated competitor Phil Primmer, who reportedly died after collapsing on Thursday. The Darwin man, aged just 42, had reportedly just been to see a doctor to seek treatment for neck pain when he died, according to NT News. He was given CPR but it was too late by the time emergency services arrived, reportedly to the gym he owned according to friends on Facebook. Scroll down for video . The body-building community is in shock after the premature death of celebrated competitor Phil Primmer . Phil (far right) won the 2012 and 2013 National Amateur Body Building Association’s Southern Hemisphere Championships in the men’s class two division . Phil and his wife Vania own Ultimate Gym and Fitness centre at Winnellie together . The chiselled competitor sadly leaves behind his wife and two children, including son Shannan and his young daughter Miami. Phil and his wife Vania own Ultimate Gym and Fitness centre at Winnellie together. Mr Primmer won the 2012 and 2013 National Amateur Body Building Association’s Southern Hemisphere Championships in the men’s class two division. His son, Shannan Primmer, wrote a heartfelt tribute in the wake of his father’s shock death. He sadly leaves behind his wife and two children, including son Shannan and his young daughter Miami, pictured with her father here . ‘My new life goal is to be just half the man you are, I love you so much,' his son Shannan's tribute read . Phil's Facebook has been inundated with heartfelt tribute from people inspired across Australia . ‘To my love father Phil, you were the best dad a son could ask for,’ Shannan posted. ‘Always did your best to provide anything your children needed or wanted you were the best man. I have ever met and will ever meet. ‘My new life goal is to be just half the man you are, I love you so much.’ His Facebook page has been inundated with hundreds of tributes, including messages from people who never met him but were inspired by ‘an Australian body building legend who will never be forgotten’. The Darwin man, had reportedly just been to see a doctor to seek treatment for neck pain when he died . friends have remembered him for his sweet nature and always having time for everyone . Jude Smith described him as having ‘a heart overflowing with love for those he loved’ ‘In the bodybuilding world everybody knew your name, even outside the fitness world you shared your passion and drive with whomever you met, even if they didn't agree with you,’ wrote Nyla Peck. Jude Smith described him as having ‘a heart overflowing with love for those he loved.’ ‘The roughest of diamonds. This was a true and loved family man.’ ‘Your achievements and effect on people had earned you so much love and respect,’ wrote Jordan Hoyland. ‘By far the lasting impression I have is you with your family… Your love for them is strong and fierce.’ An autopsy will be carried out on Wednesday, according to NT News. ‘Your achievements and effect on people had earned you so much love and respect,’ another tribute read . Phil's son Shannan shared a heartfelt tribute to his father in the wake of his shock passing .
Darwin body builder Phil Primmer died on Thursday after collapsing . He'd just returned from doctor's appointment to try and treat a sore neck . Phil was a celebrated competitor winning the 2012 and 2013 National Amateur Body Building Association’s Southern Hemisphere Championship . His son Shannan posted a heartfelt tribute on his father's Facebook page .