Hill died from complications from pneumonia. He was just 36.
“The UFC family mourns the tragic loss of Corey Hill, who passed away on May 14 due to complications from pneumonia at the age of 36,” the UFC expressed in a statement. “Fans will remember Corey for his time as a lightweight competitor who fought multiple times for the organization in 2008 and was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter season 5. UFC sends its condolences to the family and friends of Corey Hill.”
Hill emerged onto the UFC scene back in 2007 as a contestant on “The Ultimate Fighter 5.