Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted March 6, 2023 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; living as of 2008 Kirk Morris (wiki, born 1942) Italian but styled as an American, the baby of the group My guess is that Larvor is probably alive, so likely just 4 left from this genre, but if I've missed anyone let me know and I'll add them to the list. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted March 7, 2023 Ed Fury got write ups from The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. Pleasant surprise tbh. I thought he would get snubbed for sure. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted April 26, 2023 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. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted April 26, 2023 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. SC She's NOT FUCKING NOTABLE. WTF is wrong with you? Lollipop people next? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,096 Posted May 30, 2023 One of the most ubiquitous bodybuilders of the 80s and 90s, the American "Mighty" Mike Quinn, (IMDB) reportedly dead: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,124 Posted June 26, 2023 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted July 25, 2023 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 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,124 Posted August 10, 2023 Estonian bodybuilder Marek Kalmus diagnosed with stage IV liver cancer. EDIT: Died in October. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 2,542 Posted August 31, 2023 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 (Wiki) dead at 91 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted September 4, 2023 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,096 Posted September 8, 2023 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 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted September 14, 2023 Neil Currey, a former Mr. Olympia competitor, has died. He was 34. A cause of death has not been made public, but speculation is he died by suicide. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-12515809/Bodybuilder-Neil-Currey-death-34-Mr-Olympia.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted October 10, 2023 Yogesh, fitnesstrainer and bodybuilder, "Mr. Tamil Nadu" of 2022 dies in the steam bath after a particularly heavy workout: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/tn-body-builder-dead-in-steam-bath-after-workout/articleshow/104297279.cms?from=mdr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,096 Posted December 1, 2023 Former Mr Universe, British bodybuilder Shaun Davis, reportedly dead: https://generationiron.com/bodybuilder-shaun-davis-passed-away/ 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,057 Posted December 5, 2023 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. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,124 Posted December 5, 2023 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: 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. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted January 9 Matt McLaughlin, a champion bodybuilder, has died. He was 51. McLaughlin suffered from complications related to a heart transplant. McLaughlin was a former winner of the NPC North American Championships https://metro.co.uk/2024/01/09/bodybuilder-dies-aged-51-complications-heart-transplant-20087304/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,234 Posted January 17 Chad McCrary, American bodybuilder who snapped his spine in an accident and continued bodybuilding in a wheelchair, dead at 49: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/25388842/chad-mccrary-dead-champion-bodybuilder/amp/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lay_kulast95 128 Posted January 17 The oldest bodybuilder I could find is Manohar Aich of India who died in 2016, aged 104. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manohar_Aich 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted January 17 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. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lay_kulast95 128 Posted January 17 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? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,013 Posted January 17 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. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted January 20 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 11,085 Posted January 31 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. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alt obits guy 3,098 Posted February 7 Cristhian Annes, a bodybuilder and influencer born with one kidney, has died while waiting for a transplant. He was 34. https://metro.co.uk/2024/02/07/bodybuilder-born-one-kidney-dies-aged-34-waiting-transplant-20240171/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
