Beate Drbing is the most successful female bodybuilder from Austria, and one of the most beautiful women in the sport. This is one of the most common and frequent questions critics raise when a tragedy strikes the bodybuilding world. Despite her long career in bodybuilding, Thomas is perhaps best known as the subject of the 2005. He also competed in many strongman competitions including Britains Strongest Man contest. Her IFBB Pro debut was at the Jan Tana Classic in 1998. Tom had many health issues over the years including kidney failure in 2003 which had him on dialysis until he received a kidney transplant in 2012. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Nicole Pftzenreuter Dies Of - Female Muscle Pit Trenz was a veteran of the sport from Germany and was the trainer of well-known bodybuilders Dennis Wolf and Markus Ruhl. Joanna Clare Thomas (born 12 December 1976) is a British professional female bodybuilder known to be the youngest to win her IFBB pro card, at the age of 21. But at age 46, Piana collapsed at home and died a few weeks after being in a coma. Mike Mentzers death was directly related to steroids, and he readily admitted both use of them and the damage they did to his body. The German bodybuilder was known to train with Arnold Schwarzenegger but he retired in 1994 after dealing with injuries. Hawaiian bodybuilder Ed Corney also appeared in the movie Pumping Iron with Arnold Schwarzenegger and other popular bodybuilders from the 70s. We do not know, but it is good to see dialogue happening on this front at the top level. The 11 Strongest Women of All Time | Muscle & Fitness Daryl Stafford started bodybuilding at age 25 in 1984 and earned his Pro card in 1993. Frank competed in the AAU during the first part of his career and later moved over to compete in the NPC, where his highest placing was 12th at the 1982 NPC Nationals in the Light-Heavyweight division. At the time of his passing, it was reported that he died after choking on food, but his autopsy report pointed elsewhere. Anytime we hear of another fitness icon that has passed, it seems to tear away a piece of us that just cant be replaced. Greg Kovac was not really an aesthetically appealing bodybuilder, especially towards the end of his career. We just cant seem to comprehend the devastation the bodybuilding industry has been feeling from so many of our brothers and sisters in iron who have passed away this past year. It was an honor knowing your father, Posted by Shawn Ray onSunday, December 29, 2019. We regret to report that IFBB Pro Tom Prince has died of cancer, leaving behind his wife and two kids. He is also one of only two bodybuilders (along with Dexter Jackson) to win titles in both the Mr. Olympia and Masters Olympia competitions. He eventually went in for surgery but abscesses developed after some complications. A post shared by MUSCLE INSIDER (@muscleinsider). Melissas passing came roughly 8 months after having her leg amputated in October of 2020, due to blood clots obstructing the blood flow to her lower leg. We remember Mike as a veteran from the wars he served in (Bosnia 1996 and 1999, UN Mission Ethiopia) who proudly wore his uniform of the Canadian Armed Forces serving our country, as well as an accomplished bodybuilder. Bodybuilders Are Dying: An Investigation Into Modern Bodybuilding Bodybuilding Deaths 2021 | MUSCLE INSIDER Those injuries resulted in massive blood clots in his lungs, which sent him to the ICU for weeks. He suffered from many illnesses throughout his life and near the end, his heart health got worst of which pneumonia caused serious complications. He died of a heart attack at 45. By today's standards his physique would be considered small but his symmetry, round full muscle bellies and superb muscularity made him a worthy competitor and threat in every show he competed in. An expert at giving unsolicited advice, his writings benefit the readers and infuriate the bros. Vidur's work has appeared in leading publications such as BarBend and Generation Iron. You are wise beyond your 6yrs and always know just what to do to make your daddy smile or laugh. It is believed that this victory was the impetus to create the York Barbell, in the small town of York just outside Toronto. The event took place from December . She was a Bikini competitor out of Hawaii who also worked as a police officer. Copyright 2010 - 2023 Fitness Volt IBC. He turned pro when he debuted at the 2001 Toronto Pro, where he took first place. It was saidBonham suffered from severe dementia and may have also been suffering from kidney failure. She competed in six Ms. Olympia contests, placing second to Kim Chizevsky-Nicholls at the 1998 Ms. Olympia. Her IFBB Pro debut was at the Jan Tana Classic in 1998. The last on our list was a Mr. USA middleweight champion (2017) who also won the 2015 California Championships. Charles Durr won the Mr. Central States in 1990, Mr. USA in 1991, Mr. America in 1996, and Mr. North America in 2000. After a poor start to her IFBB Pro League career in the Fitness division, Jenny made the switch to Figure, when the category was introduced to the IFBB Pro League competition series in 2003. A post shared by Fitness Volt (@fitnessvoltnetwork). At 50 years of age, Michael died at Hospice Fredericton on February 21, 2021. Rhoden, who became the oldest person to win the prestigious Mr. Olympia title at the age of 43 in 2018, suffered a fatal heart attack in November. Stacey Bentley most notably placed fourth at the IFBB Womens World Bodybuilding Championships,in 1979 before going on to win the Frank Zane Pro the same year. This is without question our least favourite topic to cover, but these icons deserve to be remembered for the inspiration they provided, the lives they touched and how they helped shape the industry as we know it today. Bodybuilding Deaths 2022 | MUSCLE INSIDER Peterson was found in his hotel room earlier that day. He has also appeared in One Day Removals, City of Hell,and Skyfall. George "Da Bull" Peterson tragically died on October 6th at the age of 37. Daryl Stafford started his bodybuilding journey at age 25 in 1984. Cops found bottles of testosterone and white powder in the house and his girlfriend Chanel admitted that he had been juicing for more than 20 years. Watch:Ronnie Coleman Wants Prescribed Steroid Use In Bodybuilding. Coroners pointed to a lethal combination of the steroid Mena was taking and the anesthetic,The New York Postreports. Every year, we report on the sad news of deaths in bodybuilding. Kingman's death came shortly after fellow bodybuilder Luke Sandoe took his own life. He then went on to win the AAU Mr. California the very next year and from there, he won Mr. America and Mr. International. Her death was by suicide and this was only days after Luke Sandoe took his own life. Related:Chris Bumstead Gives Advice On Starting Steroids: The Answer Is Already No. But she got a call to an apartment complex to deal with an angry tenant who shot and killed Enriquez along with another officer. She became interested in the sport at age 14 when she saw a bodybuilding magazine that belonged to a college student staying with her family. Female powerlifter, 18, dies within 24 hours of developing infection George Peterson 4. Forget bodybuilding, this is true for every other high-stakes sport played at the top level. Email: sm(at)fitnessvolt.com
Disclosure: FitnessVolt.com has an affiliate relationship with different brands and is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. During the 90s and 2000s, Bob promoted some of the largest NPC events as well as the Mr. America contest,The Womans Extravaganza and the Ms. Olympiain the early 2000s. He was named the The RockN Roll Wild Child which McMahon felt was suitable for his personality. His first show was the 1994 Chicago Pro where he placed 11th. Matthew's other passions include learning about mindfulness, strolling through nature, traveling, and always working to improve overall. Peterson is actually one of the few competitors to have won the same pro title in two classes. Most people get a gym membership to work on their bodies and improve their health. His coach, hotel staff, and later the EMTs tried to revive him with CPR, but to no avail, as it appeared that he had been gone for several hours. She won the NPC National Championships and made a name for herself. Today, we remember several names some you may know of, and some you may not. Three months after his death, it was found that Dallas case was of severe cardiomegaly, meaning abnormal enlargement of the heart. Died: June 26, 2006. By . With this victory, he became the oldest person to win the Mr. Olympia title at age 43. She touched so many people with her kindness and she had this intrinsic ability to see people, really see them and she took the time to understand them. Watch:Calum Von Moger Shares His Experience With Using Steroids. She suffered a sudden heart attack which took her life. Mariola Sabanovic-Suarez passed awaytragically only days after Tampa Pro. Novoa Mendez was considered one of the strongest men in the Dominican Republic. In 2018, she went on to pursue a career as a personal trainer, acquiring certification by the Professional Personal Trainers Association (PROPTA). Vince Comerford 15. Dallas McCarver started his career early and earned his pro card at 21. Known for his roles in Braveheart and Gladiator, Mitchell passed away from a heart attack in Turkey. Scott Wilson first found his passion for bodybuilding after entering (and winning) a show on a dare. Hearing of Frank's passing brought me back to that special day when things seemed much simpler. Published 12/09/2022, 10:30 AM EST. The Canadian bodybuilder competed from 1996-2004, earning his pro card in 2002. Heres what Canadian bodybuilding journalist Garry Bartlett had to say of the passing of Chris Dickerson: "Today's news of Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson's passing particularly hits me hard as Chris was the first Mr. Olympia that I got to photograph and published in Musclemag. He was having breathing difficulties and had to go to the emergency room at Santa Teresita Hospital, where he was diagnosed with heart disease. Rhoden said: "Be with someone who will take care of you. His best placing at a pro show was a seventh-place finish at 1990 Mr. Olympia. Heres a piece of what Martinez wrote about Mendez on Instagram following his passing. Rest in peace my brother.". The 22-year-old Australian Aziz Zyzz died in Thailand. THE death of bodybuilder Stacey Cummings at the age of 31 marked the latest tragedy in a sport that sees its stars strive to look perfect. He had been married less than a year and had a five-month-old baby girl when he was discovered dead. This came as a result of her dealing with bladder cancer, a diagnosis that she went public about earlier this year. He also competed in about 4-5 national level shows. The past few years have been rough for the bodybuilding and fitness community with the loss of many great individuals. Mendez was one of the first DR athletes who made a career out of bodybuilding. This Baltimorean is 84. She's a champion bodybuilder. And Beyonc cast "In Austria, I kept his cover of Muscle Builder magazine on the wall above my bed for motivation, and when I saw him starring in 'Don't Make Waves', I thought, 'My dreams are possible.'". Known for his aesthetics and conditioning, Frank Hillebrand died of a heart attack at the age of 45 in 2007. He was only 46 years old. While she did have some success as a junior tennis player, Coates became known as a trailblazer in both professional bodybuilding and pro wrestling. 2/26/2019 10:29 AM PT. Hans Hopstaken was known for being an NPC and IFBB masters competitor. He was successful although his passing came much too early. Should we expect things to change any time soon? After experiencing a heart attack while swimming off the coast of San Teodoro, Sardinia, Columbu drowned and later died during transportation by helicopter to a hospital. Beate was popular back home and even had McDonald's as a sponsor. To the credit of the bodybuilding fraternity, these tragic incidents are not going unnoticed. While playing football on Venice Beach, he fell in the sand, and while doing so, tore his right quadricep off the bone and his left tricep at the same time. Outpouring of Tributes Continue for Professional Bodybuilder from Dzi dotara do nas niezwykle smutna wiadomo po wielu miesicach zmaga z cik chorob zmar Mirosaw, Posted by Arena aga onTuesday, May 5, 2020. George Da Bull Peterson passed away days before competing at the 2021 Olympia. Gregs muscle imbalances combined with his bodybuilders gut hampered his placing in every show. Next Read:Flex Wheeler Opens Up On Steroids, Kidney Failure And Blood Clots That Led To Leg Amputation. He was then a special invitee of the 2nd Gladiator Showdown, placing 3rd in the Super Heavyweight Division. Loved ones say she was beautiful inside and out. After finding solace in exercise, Shanique found a new lease on life at the age of 19. The bodybuilding champ turned actor died on a boat in Turkey at the age of 65. Chester won the prestigious Mr. American and Mr. Universe bodybuilding competitions. He was also one of the very few bodybuilders to have defeated Arnold Schwarzenegger. As a young teenage aspiring bodybuilder, I travelled to Tampa, Florida to meet him. Competing at 165 on her 5'5 frame, she gives herself an extra ten pounds in the off-season. Many of us in the bodybuilding community came to know Karen through her competitions, as a savvy businesswoman, and a dear friend. By James Reynolds. One that I am blessed to have had for so many years. Mariola Sabanovic-Suarez 12. 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Although he had returned to his routine training soon after the incident, he was found unconscious in his home in August 2017. She made her pro debut in 2003 and has the ability to bench 205 pounds for 10 reps. Bill was a friend and a great human being. All Rights Reserved. George Peterson was a nice guy and a great ambassador for the sport. Questions still need to be answered. But the British bodybuilder would eventually suffer from Osteoarthritis that ultimately meant the end of her career and it also made life very challenging for her up until her death. At the IFBB, his most noteworthy placing were two top-five finishes at the Masters Olympia. On 15 August, 2021, Alena Hatvani Kosinov died just hours before stepping on stage to compete at the 2021 Europa Pro. On top of that, Chet had a short stint as an actor in the films, Muscle Beach Party and Dont Make Waves. The first signs of Dallas frailing health were on public display whenhe collapsed while posing at the Arnold Classic in Australia. Cardiomegaly is common in people who use anabolic steroids and HGH (human growth hormone). Heres what Arnold had to say on the passing of George: When I think about all of the people who were responsible for the growth of bodybuilding and the sports crossover to the mainstream, two of the first people to come to mind are, without any doubt, George Butler and Charles Gaines. But Wilson would ultimately succumb to skin cancer at age 67. After she came in second at the 2020 Europa Pro bodybuilding show, Alena wanted to win it the . The Late 70s-80s bodybuilder Jusup Wilkosz was a twice Mr. Universe winner (79-80) who also placed third at Mr. Olympia (84) competition. His close friend Bob Cicherillo had this to say of his passing. He trained regularly and was shredded even at the time of his passing. To keep up with the latest fitness industry news and product releases, subscribe to our FREEnewsletter. She spent the last few years living in California and simply loved it, but she was as Canadian as they come. Rest in peace George. He was one of my idols," Schwarzenegger, 74, wrote on Instagram. His theory was popular back in the late 70's and 80's and we covered it extensively in Musclemag. Copyright 2010 - 2023 Fitness Volt IBC. She nearly died of kidney failure in her adolescence because she used alcohol as a coping strategy. Frank was very well known for his training methods, particularly his rotation for recuperation, which influenced the likes of Mike Mentzer. In an Instagram post, Greg Valentino had this to say: I JUST WANT TO LET YOU ALL KNOW MY BEST FRIEND & BROTHER BOB BONHAM TOOK HIS OWN LIFE TODAY,,,,I LOST A BROTHER & BODYBUILDING LOST A LEGEND!!!!! NABBA Mr. Universe competition was the premiere bodybuilding contest before the Olympia. In his 70s, Bob allegedly took his own life. Famous Austrian bodybuilder Kurt Marnul has passed away. But unfortunately, he tragically passed away before his Pro debut of which he planned to compete in the 212 division. Who Are The Popular Women Body Builders? | Superprof Wilkosz passed away at age 71 due to causes unknown at the time. Upon meeting him, we became instant friends. She was a kind soul and a great role model for up and coming female competitors. In the aftermath, attention turned to the lives of the industrys stars and the impacts of the quest to look perfect. He also had a few acting gigs in a Canadian TV show. He earned his pro card following the 1997 NPC National Championships before making his debut for the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness governing body in 1999. The news about the death of Laura was confirmed by fellow pro female bodybuilder Tonya Knight. It has been a very tough year for the Fitness Industry as every month we were saddened by the loss of another bodybuilding legend in 2021, this time its Mr.Olympia Chris Dickerson. Yes, that Ronnie Coleman. However, on Christmas Day and at 39, she was struck by a vehicle that killed her according to the reports. You have heard me say Im not a self-made man over and over - people like Jimmy are a big reason why - Arnold Schwarzenegger. Susanne Bock. The highlight of his career there was winning the Arnold Classic in 2019. A popular Mexican fitfluencer and bodybuilder tragically died July 7 after apparently undergoing a botched operation to remedy her profuse perspiration. Rhoden also added his own commentary to the quote, writing, "Real talk.". 15 Black Female Bodybuilders With Insane Physique - Stillunfold Email: sm(at)fitnessvolt.com
Disclosure: FitnessVolt.com has an affiliate relationship with different brands and is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. At age 30, Sandoe took his own life after having been known to struggle with issues from his past. According to the gym owner where Hopstaken worked as a personal trainer,Hans got real sick about six weeks before he passed away. Corney suffered a heart attack in 1999 during shoulder replacement surgery although, he eventually recovered. Novoa Mendez was a Dominican bodybuilder who succumbed to a heart attack. 11 Female Bodybuilders Who Retired Too Early - Muscle & Fitness 8 Women Before and After Steroids - Oddee Michael Big Kentucky Thier, was many things to many people. During that time, he had disappeared from the bodybuilding scene and instead focussed on running a real estate business with his wife. But as late bodybuilder Rich Piana admitted in 2016 the use of steroids - which he says is widespread and almost inevitable for professionals - "hurts your body.". He has been lifting since 2007 and loves sharing his hard-earned knowledge and passion for strength sports with anyone who would lend him an ear. Here are 21 bodybuilders who lost their lives to a heart attack: November 6, 2021 The day the bodybuilding and fitness world was jolted by pro bodybuilder and 2018 Mr. Olympia winner Shawn Rhodens sudden passing, reportedly owing to a heart attack. The 7 Most Disturbing Deaths In Bodybuilding History Comerford passed away at his local gym at the age of 52. Stacey Cummings, 30, was a mom and business owner in McKinney. Rhondas closest friends announced her passing on her personal Instagram account, sharing the following sentiments. As he explained to me, after 25 years of steroid use, his bodys connective tissue was essentially coming apart at the seams. NASCAR, MotoGP, skiing, polo, rugby all come with an element of risk. Female bodybuilder Laura Bass passes away - Evolution of Bodybuilding The warning signs of waning health started showing soon after. Mr. England runner-up Ben Harnett, 37,died in 2019 after taking steroids before a bodybuilding event. "This is the loss of a life that shouldn't have happened.". Stay on top of the latest fitness news and updates by adding. The cause was reportedly a heart attack, and despite CPR being attempted, he was pronounced dead in the gym. Until 1971, NABBA Mr. Universe rivaled Mr. Olympia in terms of prestige. Koko Da Doll, Star of Film on Transgender Sex Workers, Is Killed in She then retired in 1981 to pursue a career in nursing which she had a passion for. Jenny went on to win back-to-back Olympia titles in 2006 and 2007. Known as a Bodybuilder, a Soldier, a Friend, a Mentor, and someone who had a direct impact on so many lives in and out of the Fitness and Bodybuilding Industry. Sadly, bodybuilding legend Matt Mendenhall has died at age 61. And it is not just well-established stars who succumb to the pressure. Next Read:Mark Bell Talks Steroid Use During Powerlifting Career, Reveals Current Cycle. Columbu was 78 years old and had been retired from bodybuilding for quite some time at the point of his passing. Leaving us at 82, Chris now joins former Mr Olympians Larry Scott, Shawn Rhoden, and Sergio Oliva. Yorton suffered serious injuries and was almost killed in an automobile accident in his youth. We hope pro bodybuilding federations take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of pro athletes. It, as his doctor told me a little while ago, was a good death. Laree Draper.