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VICTOR Richards saw his social media inundated with "Rest In Peace" tribute posts, despite the star's daughter insisting that he is 'still alive'.
The confusion began after Andreas Cahling posted a photo of the star on his Facebook page with the caption: "R. I. P. Victor Richards, 56."
After the initial tribute post, memorials began to flood in.
Despite the memorials and reported death, Victor Richards's daughter has said "An inaccurate Facebook post has caused a wildfire of false information."
She confirmed that he is "alive and well."
Victor Richards, 56, is a bodybuilding icon who has claimed first place in multiple competitions including 1983 Teen Los Angeles, 1984 California Gold Cup Classic, 1989 Mr. Barbados.
Read our Victor Richards live blog below for the latest news & updates...
14th Nov 2021, 10:00By Jennifer Korn
WHERE IS VICTOR RICHARDS FROM?
Richards was born in Nigeria.
He became interested in bodybuilding as a child.
In high school, he played football, wrestling, and track and field, according toGeneration Iron.
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14th Nov 2021, 09:30By Jennifer Korn
RICHARDS EARNED HIS PRO CARD IN 1992
Richards entered the Orange County Muscle Classic where he finished fourth at age 18.
In 1992, Richards won first place in the Nigerian Championships where he earned his Pro card.
His other first-place wins include 1983 Teen Los Angeles, 1984 California Gold Cup Classic, 1989 Mr. Barbados
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14th Nov 2021, 09:00By Jennifer Korn
ANDREAS CAHLING SHARED ARTICLE REFUTING DEATH CLAIM
On his Facebook page, bodybuilder Andreas Cahling, one of the first to share a memorial tribute post for Victor Richards, shared the Generation Iron article refuting the claim.
In the comments section, friends and fans speculated about the rumor.
One person alleged that Richards had not been returning text messages.
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14th Nov 2021, 08:30By H. J. Hayes
DAUGHTER CLAIMS TO HAVE SPOKEN WITH RICHARDS
Victor Richards' daughter toldGeneration Ironshe had spoken with Richards on Wednesday despite reports of his death.
Richards, however, was not available for comment, the outlet noted.
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14th Nov 2021, 08:00By H. J. Hayes
GENERATION IRON ISSUES CORRECTION
The media outlet issued a correction after reporting that Victor Richards had died.
The outlet said: "Early reports of Victor Richard’s death seem to have been incorrect.
"A family member has confirmed that Richards is alive and well."
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14th Nov 2021, 07:30By H. J. Hayes
FELLOW BODYBUILDERS CLAIMED VICTOR RICHARDS DIED
Friends of Victor Richards were the first to share reports of his death.
Andreas Cahling posted a photo of the star on his Facebook page with the caption: "R. I. P. Victor Richards, 56."
He did not provide any other details about the bodybuilding star's alleged passing.
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14th Nov 2021, 07:00By H. J. Hayes
RICHARDS' DAUGHTER CLAIMS HE IS 'ALIVE AND WELL'
The bodybuilder's daughter has denied the allegations and confirmed toGeneration Ironthat her dad is "alive and well."
She said in a statement: “I’m pleased to assure you that my father is in fact alive and well.
"An inaccurate Facebook post has caused a wildfire of false information throughout social media and news outlets.
"Thank you all for your concern, my family appreciates all of the love the bodybuilding community has shown to my dad.”
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14th Nov 2021, 06:30By H. J. Hayes
WHO IS VICTOR RICHARDS' WIFE?
The retired bodybuilder has kept his personal life private.
He is married and has children. However, the identities of his family members have not been revealed.
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14th Nov 2021, 06:00By H. J. Hayes
FANS SHOW CONCERN
On Instagram, one user shared a collage of photos of the legendary bodybuilder with the caption:
"RIP 💔 Another Bodybuilding legend Victor Richards Aka 'Mr Big' died today at the age of 56! 😣 So sorry seeing the legends leave us so soon. My condolences to his family and loved ones."
Another user shared an image of Victor, captioning the post:
"This has been a brutal year for bodybuilding. Sad times.
RIP Victor Richards. (1965 - 2021)🖤"Copied
14th Nov 2021, 05:30By H. J. Hayes
HOW DID THE RUMORS ABOUT VICTOR RICHARDS START?
The rumor that Richards had passed away seemingly started when fellow bodybuilder and actor Andreas Cahling claimed on social media that he had died.
Cahling posted a photo of the star on his Facebook page with the caption: "R. I. P. Victor Richards, 56."
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14th Nov 2021, 05:00By H. J. Hayes
HOW ARE ANABOLIC STEROIDS MISUSED?
Some bodybuilders misuse steroids by taking doses as much as 10 to 100 times higher than doses used medically.
Misusing the drug is illegal and has been proven to be unsafe.
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14th Nov 2021, 04:30By H. J. Hayes
QUITTING STEROIDS: WHAT ARE THE WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS?
There are several withdrawal symptoms that may come with ceasing the use of anabolic steroids. This is what makes them strongly addictive to those who misuse them. Withdrawal symptoms include:
- Steroid cravings
- Loss of appetite
- Depression
- Trouble sleeping
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
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14th Nov 2021, 04:00By H. J. Hayes
STEROIDS CAN BE PART OF DEADLY DRUG COCKTAIL
In July, female bodybuilder Odalis Santos Mena, 23, suffered cardiac arrestand died following a botched operation to stop her excess underarm sweat.
Coroners pointed to a lethal combination of the steroid Mena was taking and the anesthetic,The New York Postreports.
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14th Nov 2021, 03:30By H. J. Hayes
WHAT DID THE CORONER FIND IN RICH PIANA'S AUTOPSY?
An autopsy obtained byMen's Healthsaid the coroner noted "significant" heart disease in Piana and a history of drug use.
Police later revealed they found bottles of testosterone and white powder in the house and his girlfriend Chanel admitted to responders that he had been juicing for more than 20 years.
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14th Nov 2021, 03:00By H. J. Hayes
BODYBUILDER RICH PIANA: STEROIDS ARE 'ONLY HURTING YOUR BODY'
Late bodybuilder Rich Piana admitted in 2016 the use of steroids - which he says is widespread and almost inevitable for professionals - "hurts your body."
Piana, who died in 2017 two weeks after being placed in an induced coma, said in 2016: "If you have the choice to stay natural or do steroids, stay natural.
"There’s no reason to do steroids, you’re only hurting your body, you’re hurting yourself."
But he admitted: "If you want to become a professional bodybuilder, guess what? You’re probably going to have to f***ing do them. You’re not going to have a choice."
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14th Nov 2021, 02:30By H. J. Hayes
QUESTIONING THE 'PERFECT' BODIES THAT BODYBUILDING PRODUCES
Attention is turning to the bodybuilding business, the life of its stars, and the toll the quest to look "perfect" places on their bodies.
With their bulging muscles and toned physique, many could be forgiven for thinking the athletes' bodies are in good health.
Often, that isn't the case.
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14th Nov 2021, 02:00By H. J. Hayes
WHY SHAWN RHODEN LEFT ALCOHOL BEHIND
Rhoden candidly admitted that his life went downhill after his dad died.
Rhoden said he consumed more alcohol in six to eight months than most people “drink in their entire lives”.
Rhoden recalled that one morning there was blood in his urine.
Doctors diagnosed the athlete with a liver, kidney, and urinary tract infection.
After being discharged, Rhoden decided that he was going to quit drinking alcohol.
He said: “For days I had shakes. One minute I was burning up, the next day I was freezing cold. It was so difficult, one of the hardest things I’ve ever been through.”
The athlete walked away from bodybuilding for six years but returned to the industry in 2009 for one last “hurrah”.
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14th Nov 2021, 01:30By H. J. Hayes
SHAWN RHODEN'S BATTLE WITH ALCOHOLISM
After battling injuries, Rhoden turned to alcoholism after his dad passed away.
In 2003, the athlete got a call from his brother who said his dad had been admitted to hospital after suffering a shortness of breath.
Rhoden’s father was wired up to eight machines as they tried to treat a build-up of fluid in his lungs.
He told FLEX: “Everything happened so fast. A week later they said he had Stage 4 lung cancer. We were very naïve to any kind of cancer, so we asked ‘Ok what do we need to do as far as surgery?’
“They said ‘No it’s not like that – he has three to six months to live'.”
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14th Nov 2021, 01:00By H. J. Hayes
WHY DID RHODEN PURSUE BODYBUILDING?
Rhoden turned to bodybuilding after being inspired by former Mr Universe Yohnnie Shambourger.
Shambourger won a gold medal in bodybuilding at the Pan-American Games in Argentina in 1995.
He also won the Mr. Universe title after representing the US at the World Amateur Body Building Championships.
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14th Nov 2021, 00:30By H. J. Hayes
WHERE WAS SHAWN RHODEN BORN?
Rhoden, who was born in Kingston,Jamaica, said he wanted to be a soccer player when he was a kid.
He toldFLEX: “In Jamaica, I had never seen a dumbbell. I wanted to be the next Pelé, the next Maradona. Football was the only sport I knew.”
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14th Nov 2021, 00:00By H. J. Hayes
SHAWN RHODEN'S JOURNEY TO MR OLYMPIA
Shawn Rhoden battled alcohol addiction before making a stunning comeback as he won the prestigious Mr Olympia title in 2018.
Rhodenwas 43 when he became the oldest athlete to win the prized accolade but just three years later he died from a heart attack aged 46.
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14th Nov 2021, 23:30By H. J. Hayes
VICTOR RICHARDS: HIS BIGGEST WINS
Victor Richards began competing in 1982 when he entered The American Cup where he finished first in the teenage heavyweight division and second overall.
Richards then entered The Orange County Muscle Classic where he finished fourth at age 18.
In 1992, Richards won first place in the Nigerian Championships where he earned his Pro card.
His other first-place wins include 1983 Teen Los Angeles, 1984 California Gold Cup Classic, 1989 Mr. Barbados.
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14th Nov 2021, 23:00By H. J. Hayes
WHAT HAVE VICTOR'S FANS SAID ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
The story of Victor's death quickly circulated on social media.
One fan wrote: "Rest in Peace Victor Richards. Pump iron in the next world. I'll see you one day."
Multiple people added that they are "in shock right now" while another said "this is bad, really really bad".
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14th Nov 2021, 22:30By H. J. Hayes
WHAT IS VICTOR RICHARDS'S NET WORTH?
RIchards' alleged net worth is about $1million, according to Height Zone.
He made his fortune from appearances in the bodybuilding world and for his years in the industry.
He participated in multiple competitions throughout his career.
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14th Nov 2021, 22:00By H. J. Hayes
CONFUSING CORRECTION? DAUGHTER SAYS HE'S 'ALIVE AND WELL'
Victor's daughter, who asked to remain anonymous, provided a statement toGeneration Ironsaying her father "alive and well."
She said in a statement: “I’m pleased to assure you that my father is in fact alive and well.
"An inaccurate Facebook post has caused a wildfire of false information throughout social media and news outlets.
"Thank you all for your concern, my family appreciates all of the love the bodybuilding community has shown to my dad.”
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