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An obit of sorts for Ed Fury from Extra TV here.

In the past, the obit writers at the Hollywood Reporter have often snubbed the American bodybuilding legends who became famous through European (primarily Italian) cinema, despite the fact that this then gave them a status in the U.S. subsequently as a result.

Of the bodybuilders who cut their names in the "sword-and sandal" films (1958–1965) here's who's dead and who's still around:

Dan Vadis (wiki, 1938–1987)
Nadir Baltimore (aka Nadir Moretti, German wiki, 1923–1997) Italian, later moved to the States then to France
Steve Reeves (wiki, 1926–2000)
Gordon Mitchell (wiki, 1923–2003) The oldest in the group
Mickey Hargitay (wiki, 1926–2006)
Gordon Scott (wiki, 1926–2007)
Reg Park (wiki, 1928–2007)
Richard Lloyd (wiki, 1932–2023) The only Iranian of the group
Alan Steel (wiki, 1931–2015) Italian, but styled as an American
Mike Lane (wiki, 1933–2015)
Joe Robinson (wiki, 1927–2017) The only Brit of the group
Brad Harris (wiki, 1933–2017)
Reg Lewis (wiki, 1936–2021)
Mark Forest (wiki, 1933–2022)
Ed Fury (wiki, 1928–2023)
Samson Burke (wiki, born 1929) The only Canadian of the group
Peter Lupus (aka Rock Stevens, wiki, born 1932)
Yann Larvor (information, born 1935) The only Frenchman of the group
Kirk Morris (wiki, born 1942) Italian but styled as an American, the baby of the group

Just 3–4 left from this genre (as Larvor was definitely still alive in 2008), but if I've missed anyone let me know and I'll add them to the list.

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Not sure where Needlars thread went.

No ‘weightlifting’ thread, and she’s no Olympian.

So it’ll go here.
 

A female powerlifting champion from Belgium has died a less than a day after falling sick with a severe infection.

A friend to Laura Delava wrote on Instagram that the Belgian subjunior powerlifting champion from Huy in Liège had succumbed to a sudden illness on Monday 24 April. In 24 of illness onset hours in fact.

The teenager started powerlifting last summer and went on to become national champion in her category with four national records only last September, aged 17.

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21 minutes ago, Sir Creep said:

Not sure where Needlars thread went.

No ‘weightlifting’ thread, and she’s no Olympian.

So it’ll go here.
 

A female powerlifting champion from Belgium has died a less than a day after falling sick with a severe infection.

A friend to Laura Delava wrote on Instagram that the Belgian subjunior powerlifting champion from Huy in Liège had succumbed to a sudden illness on Monday 24 April. In 24 of illness onset hours in fact.

The teenager started powerlifting last summer and went on to become national champion in her category with four national records only last September, aged 17.

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She's NOT FUCKING NOTABLE.

WTF is wrong with you? Lollipop people next?

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One of the most ubiquitous bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, the American "Mighty" Mike Quinn, (IMDB) reportedly dead: 

 

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Ronnie Coleman doesn't really look great here but apparently "doing better than he's been in a while":

He's had some health issues for more than a decade, including kidney and liver problems, on oxygen in 2019 and has been undergoing stem cell therapy recently..In another video from a month ago he's in an electric wheelchair.

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Justyn Vicky, an Indonesian bodybuilder and fitness influencer, has died. He was 33. Vicky died in a freak accident when a 210kg weight fell on his neck at the gym.

 

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/viral-videos/shocking-video-bodybuilder-justyn-vicky-breaks-his-neck-while-trying-to-lift-210-kg-weight-dies/videoshow/102055172.cms

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On 31/01/2022 at 20:52, Ulitzer95 said:

Whilst I'm here... a list I compiled recently. 

Male bodybuilders turning 80+ in 2022:

 

Arthur Robin b. 5 Feb 1927 French
Ed Fury b. 6 Jun 1928 American d. 24 Feb 2023 (94)
Samson Burke b. 8 Apr 1929 Canadian
Albert Beckles b. 14 Jul 1930 Barbadian-born British-American
Bill Pearl b. 31 Oct 1930 American d. 14 Sep 2022 (91)
Henry Downs b. 1931 British
Vic Seipke b. 23 Apr 1932 American
Peter Lupus b. 17 Jun 1932 American
Len Sell b. 3 Feb 1935 British
Otto Acron b. 12 May 1935 Australian
Earl Maynard b. 28 Nov 1935 Barbadian
Red Lerille b. 9 Jun 1936 American
Clarence Bass b. 1937 American

Rick Wayne CBE b. 27 Jan 1938 St. Lucian-born British
Tony Emmott b. 1938 British
Joe Abbenda b. 4 Jul 1939 American
Tony Holland b. 1939 British
Ivan Putski b. 21 Jan 1941 Polish-born American
Manu Pluton b. 7 Jan 1942 French
Ken Waller b. 20 Mar 1942 American
Frank Zane b. 28 Jun 1942 American
Kirk Morris b. 26 Aug 1942 Italian

These are just the names with English Wiki pages, so the list is far from complete. Many older bodybuilders don't seem to get Wiki pages until after their deaths, likely due to limited interest in the subject vs. areas like pop music or Hollywood films.

Several obitable names in there nonetheless.

 

American bodybuilder Vic Seipke (Wikidead at 91

 

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On 28/09/2022 at 01:32, arghton said:

Lisa Lyon (1953) Another pioneer of female bodybuilding.

Lisa Lyon gravely ill with pancreatic cancer:

https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/04/playboy-model-lisa-lyon-hospice-pancreatic-cancer-19441282/

 

Also a Playboy model if anyone feels like cross-posting.

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On 04/09/2023 at 10:31, gcreptile said:

Lisa Lyon gravely ill with pancreatic cancer:

https://metro.co.uk/2023/09/04/playboy-model-lisa-lyon-hospice-pancreatic-cancer-19441282/

 

Also a Playboy model if anyone feels like cross-posting.

Lisa Lyon reportedly dead: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-12498027/Lisa-Lyon-dies-70-bodybuilding-pioneer-playboy-model.html

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On 20/01/2023 at 23:05, arghton said:

Is 1930s strongwoman Relna Brewer McRae of Muscle Beach, US still alive? Unlikely as she'd be 103 now, but she was still alive and in good health back in 2010, so there's a chance.

 

Betty Brosmer is alive. Widow of Mr. Olympia founder Joe Weider. 87 this year.

To add one name to Ulitzer's list on the previous page Clarence Bass is alive and 86 this year.

Arthur Robin lives in Italy as far as I know.

Arthur Robin died the day you posted, aged 95.

 

It went unreported until now, I believe.

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Makes Samson Burke the "oldest notable bodybuilder" I assume? If you have a blank spot on some pool team, the guy is 94 years old and it's been seemingly nearly 15 years since his last appearance...

On 16/11/2022 at 11:31, arghton said:

As I forgot this, here's that latest picture of Samson Burke I could find:

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This is from 2009, with Quinn Redeker. His website hasn't been updated since this and as far as I know he has not made an appearance anywhere since. Impressive he's still alive.

 

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14 minutes ago, lay_kulast95 said:

The oldest bodybuilder I could find is Manohar Aich of India who died in 2016, aged 104.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manohar_Aich


Yes, his death was reported on here at the time ie 8 years ago!

 

Try using the search function. Or even better, fuck off back to the 110 Club forum. 

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Just now, Ulitzer95 said:


Yes, his death was reported on here at the time ie 8 years ago!

 

Try using the search function. Or even better, fuck off back to the 110 Club forum. 

Where did I say that I was the first person to report his death?

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3 hours ago, lay_kulast95 said:

Where did I say that I was the first person to report his death?


We all have our own superpowers.  Yours is the ‘World’s Oldest’ thread.  Stay in your lane.

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On 31/01/2022 at 19:52, Ulitzer95 said:

Whilst I'm here... a list I compiled recently. 

Male bodybuilders turning 80+ in 2022:

 

Arthur Robin b. 5 Feb 1927 French d. 20 Jan 2023 (95)
Ed Fury b. 6 Jun 1928 American d. 24 Feb 2023 (94)
Samson Burke b. 8 Apr 1929 Canadian
Albert Beckles b. 14 Jul 1930 Barbadian-born British-American
Bill Pearl b. 31 Oct 1930 American d. 14 Sep 2022 (91)
Henry Downs b. 1931 British
Vic Seipke b. 23 Apr 1932 American d. 20 Aug 2023 (91)
Peter Lupus b. 17 Jun 1932 American
Len Sell b. 3 Feb 1935 British
Otto Acron b. 12 May 1935 Australian
Earl Maynard b. 28 Nov 1935 Barbadian
Red Lerille b. 9 Jun 1936 American
Clarence Bass b. 1937 American

Rick Wayne CBE b. 27 Jan 1938 St. Lucian-born British
Tony Emmott b. 1938 British
Joe Abbenda b. 4 Jul 1939 American
Tony Holland b. 1939 British
Ivan Putski b. 21 Jan 1941 Polish-born American
Manu Pluton b. 7 Jan 1942 French
Ken Waller b. 20 Mar 1942 American
Frank Zane b. 28 Jun 1942 American
Kirk Morris b. 26 Aug 1942 Italian

These are just the names with English Wiki pages, so the list is far from complete. Many older bodybuilders don't seem to get Wiki pages until after their deaths, likely due to limited interest in the subject vs. areas like pop music or Hollywood films.

Several obitable names in there nonetheless.


Adding a new name right to the top of this list.

Philip Spanier (wiki), recently earned himself an English Wiki page. American artist, but notable also as a former bodybuilder (held the Mr Colorado title) and a decorated WWII veteran. Turns 98 in September and seems to be in good health.

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Been 3 years since I mentioned fitness guru Elaine LaLanne, widow of bodybuilder Jack LaLanne, so thought I'd check in on her.

Well here, she is a year ago doing jack knife exercises at 96:
 


And here she is 2 weeks ago, aged 97, being interviewed:
 


She's 98 in March. If there was a "very strong" candidate to reach 100, it's her.

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