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Title: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 29, 2023, 02:33:00 PM
Powerlifter Joe Ladnier has reportedly passed away at 60.  He went missing on Christmas Eve and his abandoned truck and body were found in rural Chuncula Alabama today.  :'(
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: mphgrove on December 29, 2023, 02:35:29 PM
Another great photo RIP

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fusamusclepublicmedia.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2FUSAMuscleMen01%2Fpublic%2Fgalleries%2F13117%2Ffullsize%2F13117-PVW-ladnier-j-03.jpg&tbnid=odF4HmH2bwrWMM&vet=1&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fusamuscle.com%2Fmen%2Fgalleries%2Fdetail.php%3FImageID%3D208559&docid=xEgFFRl2q8dy7M&w=684&h=415&hl=en-us&source=sh%2Fx%2Fim%2Fm4%2F3
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 29, 2023, 02:37:29 PM
Bay likey'ed.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: mphgrove on December 29, 2023, 02:39:45 PM
That photo I posted is even more outstanding. Can anyone open it (above)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 29, 2023, 02:50:33 PM
(https://usamusclepublicmedia.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/USAMuscleMen01/public/galleries/13117/fullsize/13117-PVW-ladnier-j-03.jpg)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Royalty on December 29, 2023, 02:56:43 PM
Powerlifter Joe Ladnier has reportedly passed away at 60.  He went missing on Christmas Eve and his abandoned truck and body were found in rural Chuncula Alabama today.  :'(

Was he murdered?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: ziballz on December 29, 2023, 02:59:35 PM
That photo I posted is even more outstanding. Can anyone open it (above)



(https://i.ibb.co/gVqX0Sf/Co8-3c6-XYAAfjqm.jpg)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: pamith on December 29, 2023, 03:02:01 PM
R.I.P., I remember him, he used to be in powerlifing magazines
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 29, 2023, 03:02:08 PM
Was he murdered?

There has been no mention of foul play so I’m not sure why you ask that.  I seem to recall that he had some serious health issues that he posted about on social media 1-2 years ago including kidney problems.

60 seems very young to me now.  :'(
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 29, 2023, 03:21:14 PM
Suicide?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Hulkotron on December 29, 2023, 03:36:46 PM
He looks like more of a BB than a PLer given the battle-thongs and whatnot.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 29, 2023, 03:46:39 PM
He looks like more of a BB than a PLer given the battle-thongs and whatnot.

He did PL in his younger years; as he approached 40s he transitioned to BB and did several master’s shows.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Royalty on December 29, 2023, 04:00:26 PM
There has been no mention of foul play so I’m not sure why you ask that.  I seem to recall that he had some serious health issues that he posted about on social media 1-2 years ago including kidney problems.

60 seems very young to me now.  :'(

When I read that he “went missing”... and then they found his abandoned truck...

I thought that perhaps foul play was involved
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Rambone on December 29, 2023, 04:41:57 PM
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=690222.0;attach=1482679;image)

There’s a lot of vacant room in that coin purse
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: mphgrove on December 29, 2023, 04:54:57 PM
There’s a lot of vacant room in that coin purse

Yes Big Boy has an evident deficiency
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: ThisisOverload on December 29, 2023, 04:55:14 PM
There’s a lot of vacant room in that coin purse

Small penis of peace.

PIP
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 29, 2023, 05:08:34 PM
There’s a lot of vacant room in that coin purse

That works for me.  He was perfect!  :P
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BB on December 29, 2023, 05:22:58 PM
Ladiner was really sick and needed a kidney transplant, that he received last year I think. I think he still had a lot of medical trouble after, both physically and moneywise, that might be the reason he well.....

RIP.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Co8_3dMWcAAb1oh.jpg).

Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 29, 2023, 05:30:50 PM
Very strange.  10 kids!

Missing MS Coast man found dead in Alabama near where his truck was found

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/missing-ms-coast-man-found-dead-in-alabama-near-where-his-truck-was-found/ar-AA1mdCrO
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: wes on December 29, 2023, 06:15:11 PM
RIP  :(
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Bevo on December 29, 2023, 06:20:33 PM
There’s a lot of vacant room in that coin purse

Very much so

Like shawn ray used to say “things that make you go hmmm”
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: johnnynoname on December 29, 2023, 06:22:38 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 29, 2023, 06:28:42 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?

No.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 29, 2023, 06:40:45 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?

Draw your own conclusions.  ;D
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: beakdoctor on December 29, 2023, 06:47:14 PM
He did PL in his younger years; as he approached 40s he transitioned to BB and did several master’s shows.

Ate we talking a Matt/ Janar Kroc transition?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: beakdoctor on December 29, 2023, 06:49:41 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?

Hey, the preferred nomenclature is heterosexual adjacent.  Try to keep it respectful.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Lartinos on December 29, 2023, 07:10:23 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?
The gay obsession seems to increase here as the traffic goes down which I’m thinking could drive it down even more.

While the jokes about a certain notorious member are funny, otherwise it is disgusting, lame, blue humor which lacks creativity.


Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Bevo on December 29, 2023, 07:46:32 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?

Then you should feel right at home
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Kwon on December 30, 2023, 12:07:59 AM
Then you should feel right at home

Are you saying Johnnys nose has been in every male butthole there is?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Humble Narcissist on December 30, 2023, 12:14:53 AM
Very strange.  10 kids!

Missing MS Coast man found dead in Alabama near where his truck was found

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/missing-ms-coast-man-found-dead-in-alabama-near-where-his-truck-was-found/ar-AA1mdCrO
I would be suicidal if I had 10 kids.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: AbrahamG on December 30, 2023, 12:33:50 AM
is everyone on this forum a fag?

Why?  You trolling?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 30, 2023, 05:24:17 AM
There’s a lot of vacant room in that coin purse

Very strange.  10 kids!

Missing MS Coast man found dead in Alabama near where his truck was found

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/missing-ms-coast-man-found-dead-in-alabama-near-where-his-truck-was-found/ar-AA1mdCrO

Whatever his purse he was apparently pretty potent! 8)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Rambone on December 30, 2023, 05:31:45 AM
Whatever his purse he was apparently pretty potent! 8)

This is true!
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: oldgolds on December 30, 2023, 05:41:04 AM
He lived to a ripe old age for a steroid addict.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BB on December 30, 2023, 05:59:36 AM
Sad, his daughter (tay_manns) was keeping the faith even up till yesterday morning -

https://www.tiktok.com/find/joe-ladnier-mississippi .

Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 30, 2023, 06:05:44 AM
Sad, his daughter (tay_manns) was keeping the faith even up till yesterday morning -

https://www.tiktok.com/find/joe-ladnier-mississippi .

Totally understandable; one cannot help but sympathize.   :'(

Total speculation: he lived and liked the rural life.  He was probably out and about (hunting, fishing, hiking, etc.) away from his truck and had a heart attack.

He was open about his health challenges in recent years and posted about them on Facebook.  As recently as 2020 he still looked jacked for a man his age.  As I recall he was about 5'7"
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: mphgrove on December 30, 2023, 06:09:34 AM
Having a loving (and big) family and doing what you love are all to be kept in perspective. He went young but that is all relative if you look across the globe.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: SOMEPARTS on December 30, 2023, 06:18:24 AM
Wasn't he one of the original Animal Pak mag ad guys?


Also...


(https://live.staticflickr.com/170/483909374_57a461faa5.jpg)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Rambone on December 30, 2023, 06:26:34 AM
Also...


(https://live.staticflickr.com/170/483909374_57a461faa5.jpg)

 :D
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 30, 2023, 06:58:04 AM
Reading the reports of his death, most make no mention of his lifting exploits.

He kept his foot on the gas for way too long and paid the price with numerous severe health problems that no doubt reduced the quality of his life for many years.

Then he finally croaked.

But totally worth it.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 30, 2023, 07:08:55 AM
Reading the reports of his death, most make no mention of his lifting exploits.

He kept his foot on the gas for way too long and paid the price with numerous severe health problems that no doubt reduced the quality of his life for many years.

Then he finally croaked.

But totally worth it.

I couldn't help but notice that as well. It is the elephant in the room that goes unmentioned.  He was HUGE at one point. That doesn't happen without consequence.

Worth it?  :-\
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: JK on December 30, 2023, 08:46:01 AM
RIP Iron Warrior!
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: johnnynoname on December 30, 2023, 10:09:26 AM
WHAT IS IT WITH YOU PEOPLE AND MY NOSE?!
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: johnnynoname on December 30, 2023, 10:10:15 AM
I'm sorry- I had my cap locks on....I didn't mean to yell....

.....anyway, WHAT IS IT WITH YOU PEOPLE AND MY NOSE?!
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: wazhazbin on December 30, 2023, 11:27:40 AM
my first thought when i read the thread title
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Taffin on December 30, 2023, 11:32:28 AM
Wasn't he one of the original Animal Pak mag ad guys?


Also...


(https://live.staticflickr.com/170/483909374_57a461faa5.jpg)

 :D

Brutal

That's why I love this place - that right there 💯





(No disrespect to the Big Fella - PIP)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: B_B_C on December 30, 2023, 11:34:03 AM
I'm sorry- I had my cap locks on....I didn't mean to yell....

.....anyway, WHAT IS IT WITH YOU PEOPLE AND MY NOSE?!

its is probably the only piece of length or size  you have?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: johnnynoname on December 30, 2023, 12:43:40 PM
its is probably the only piece of length or size  you have?

not nice

delete this
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 30, 2023, 02:17:49 PM
https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/article283622878.html   :'(
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: jude2 on December 30, 2023, 07:49:24 PM
I competed in a powerlifting comp in Jackson Mississippi with him when I was a teenager.  I won the best lifter for under 185 and he won be lifter above 185.  He was like 220 at that show. Dude was a monster back then.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BayGBM on December 31, 2023, 07:36:58 AM
In the last 48 hours I have read that Joe was murdered, Joe had mental health issues (depression), Joe had a heart attack related to steroid history, and Joe committed suicide.  Apparently, his abandoned truck contained $150 in cash, a laptop, a gun holster--but no gun.  None of this from official sources.  It seems many are determined to offer a definitive cause of death and even dueling about it on social media.  :'(
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: mphgrove on December 31, 2023, 08:57:40 AM
In the last 48 hours I have read that Joe was murdered, Joe had mental health issues (depression), Joe had a heart attack related to steroid history, and Joe committed suicide.  Apparently, his abandoned truck contained $150 in cash, a laptop, a gun holster--but no gun.  None of this from official sources.  It seems many are determined to offer a definitive cause of death and even dueling about it on social media.  :'(

All hypothesis until law enforcement or family weighs in with something. But is a holster without gun common or uncommon? If you are hunting, for example, do you take gun and leave holster? I am not a gun owner.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 31, 2023, 12:19:10 PM
Sounds like suicide to me since it seems hush hush.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Rambone on December 31, 2023, 12:26:49 PM
Loved him as the Warlord
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: BB on December 31, 2023, 12:45:38 PM
His son and daughter posted long tributes to him on Facebook. They don't reference foul play or anything similar, they just have the somber tone that comes with death, especially the unexpected kind. I will say the man was loved in his area, lots of condolences, and not the cheap kind, but heartfelt ones.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: wazhazbin on December 31, 2023, 03:00:01 PM
His son and daughter posted long tributes to him on Facebook. They don't reference foul play or anything similar, they just have the somber tone that comes with death, especially the unexpected kind. I will say the man was loved in his area, lots of condolences, and not the cheap kind, but heartfelt ones.

someone on facebook says he was the first person to total 2100 on the powerlifts.

Jon Cook did 2105 in 1971 when joe was 8 so pretty impressive if he did it before Jon.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: illuminati on December 31, 2023, 03:11:07 PM
someone on facebook says he was the first person to total 2100 on the powerlifts.

Jon Cook did 2105 in 1971 when joe was 8 so pretty impressive if he did it before Jon.

John Kuc.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 31, 2023, 03:18:32 PM
someone on facebook says he was the first person to total 2100 on the powerlifts.

Jon Cook did 2105 in 1971 when joe was 8 so pretty impressive if he did it before Jon.

First to total 2100 in 220 class.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: wazhazbin on December 31, 2023, 03:30:48 PM
First to total 2100 in 220 class.

Oh ok that was it?  clarity is important.

but more important, what could he strict curl?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: wazhazbin on December 31, 2023, 03:37:22 PM
2110 as a 19 year old 220.   pretty damn strong.   the article i
read didn't mention a weight class.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: IroNat on December 31, 2023, 03:59:26 PM
Oh ok that was it?  clarity is important.

but more important, what could he strict curl?

And was he 5% bodyfat?
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: mphgrove on December 31, 2023, 04:00:43 PM
And was he 5% bodyfat?

Soon
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: liberty on January 17, 2024, 11:08:16 AM
Great write up here
https://medium.com/@northgeorgiabarbell/joe-ladnier-powerlifting-royalty-68f62e3a3a36 (https://medium.com/@northgeorgiabarbell/joe-ladnier-powerlifting-royalty-68f62e3a3a36)
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: funk51 on January 17, 2024, 11:13:34 AM
my first thought when i read the thread title
 
  all he wanted was a place at the table.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: falco on January 17, 2024, 12:08:14 PM
is everyone on this forum a fag?
Only if you want us to be.
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: funk51 on January 17, 2024, 12:22:56 PM
Loved him as the Warlord
   
&t=136s   Warlord is still alive and kicking. 
&t=154s
Title: Re: Joe Ladnier R.I.P.
Post by: Fortress on January 17, 2024, 12:27:13 PM
RIP to Joe.