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Title: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: Spike on June 15, 2024, 08:13:02 AM
very popular presence in the venice scene
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: joswift on June 15, 2024, 08:13:59 AM
I was just thinking about him yesterday
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: ziballz on June 15, 2024, 08:23:44 AM
His last ig post was a training session with Mike O' Hearn aka The Titan™ and a retard

I guess he never recovered from it  :'(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jJc9MMYAT/

Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: BB on June 15, 2024, 08:53:25 AM
His last ig post was a training session with Mike O' Hearn aka The Titan™ and a retard

I guess he never recovered from it  :'(

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6jJc9MMYAT/

The Down's Syndrome guy is getting a huge push. West coast, east coast, he's with the gurus and the pros. Farah, O'Hearn, Strength Cartel, Van Wyck, Glass, Arnold, etc.... all stopping by to work out with him, and become part of Team Kyle.

https://www.youtube.com/@greenrangerkyle/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@greenrangerkyle/videos).

I wonder if he's related to someone famous or is throwing a lot of money around, because even as a feel good thing, it's crazy how much good will that guy has.

Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 08:55:28 AM
very popular presence in the venice scene

Saw it late last night on a friends post on IG. Sad. Apparently he took his own life
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 15, 2024, 08:57:24 AM
Is he the guy who Kali Muscle almost stabbed outside of Golds?
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: robcguns on June 15, 2024, 09:06:08 AM
The Down's Syndrome guy is getting a huge push. West coast, east coast, he's with the gurus and the pros. Farah, O'Hearn, Strength Cartel, Van Wyck, Glass, Arnold, etc.... all stopping by to work out with him, and become part of Team Kyle.

https://www.youtube.com/@greenrangerkyle/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@greenrangerkyle/videos).

I wonder if he's related to someone famous or is throwing a lot of money around, because even as a feel good thing, it's crazy how much good will that guy has.


All these assholes will use everybody for more attention and what better way for a YouTuber bodybuilder to gain more views than to train with a kid with Down syndrome. Not that there is any problem with that but they are obviously gonna use this kid for all he’s worth.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: BB on June 15, 2024, 09:11:18 AM
Is he the guy who Kali Muscle almost stabbed outside of Golds?

That was Josh "JHop" Hopkins. He's still alive doing the g4p thing. They did look similar though when heavy though, facially.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Dave D on June 15, 2024, 09:13:02 AM

All these assholes will use everybody for more attention and what better way for a YouTuber bodybuilder to gain more views than to train with a kid with Down syndrome. Not that there is any problem with that but they are obviously gonna use this kid for all he’s worth.


This is the correct take. These social media people are vampires, looking to suck the blood out of anyone they can.

Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: joswift on June 15, 2024, 09:40:33 AM

All these assholes will use everybody for more attention and what better way for a YouTuber bodybuilder to gain more views than to train with a kid with Down syndrome. Not that there is any problem with that but they are obviously gonna use this kid for all he’s worth.

Be warned, dont train with Downs people, guranteed they will outlift you..(mong strength)
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: GymnJuice on June 15, 2024, 09:41:14 AM

All these assholes will use everybody for more attention and what better way for a YouTuber bodybuilder to gain more views than to train with a kid with Down syndrome. Not that there is any problem with that but they are obviously gonna use this kid for all he’s worth.

In his next video Ohearn will pose with him inside of a children's hospital.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: MAXX on June 15, 2024, 09:53:09 AM
Strange that he took his own life. Was in alot of youtube videos lately. Didn't seem down/unhappy. People puts on a mask sometimes I guess..
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Walter Sobchak on June 15, 2024, 09:55:16 AM
Be warned, dont train with Downs people, guranteed they will outlift you..(mong strength)

Now, now….Matt “Deadbeat Dad” Canning only ever outlifted weakling Brian Wood Healy Hankins.

Not exactly something to brag about, while not paying child support for his 4 illegitimate feral kids.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: MAXX on June 15, 2024, 09:55:24 AM
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: sway on June 15, 2024, 10:07:25 AM
Another former drug addict who got into the bodybuilding lifestyle. Gave up rec drugs for other drugs. Looked strong, but he was weak and scared inside. This was predictable and will keep happening in the bodybuilding world.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Walter Sobchak on June 15, 2024, 10:08:38 AM
Another former drug addict who got into the bodybuilding lifestyle. Gave up rec drugs for other drugs. Looked strong, but he was weak and scared inside. This was predictable and will keep happening in the bodybuilding world.

No need to make this thread about Brian Hankins too.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: falco on June 15, 2024, 10:08:41 AM

This is the correct take. These social media people are vampires, looking to suck the blood out of anyone they can.
Narcisistic personality disorder.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: falco on June 15, 2024, 10:12:30 AM
Another former drug addict who got into the bodybuilding lifestyle. Gave up rec drugs for other drugs. Looked strong, but he was weak and scared inside. This was predictable and will keep happening in the bodybuilding world.
Yes. There is a thread about him here somewhere. Regarding that video.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Kwon on June 15, 2024, 10:15:03 AM
That was Josh "JHop" Hopkins. He's still alive doing the g4p thing. They did look similar though when heavy though, facially.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F3GQLkvW8AAe1Ap.jpg:large)
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: oldschoolfan on June 15, 2024, 10:27:17 AM
I could be wrong but he was just in ohearns past few videos sheesh what a fucked up life style. Bb is especially I. The YouTube Instagram stage
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 10:56:40 AM
Some fucked up takes and accusations from people on here that didn’t know him nor never even heard of him until today.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: MAXX on June 15, 2024, 10:59:26 AM
Some fucked up takes and accusations from people on here that didn’t know him nor never even heard of him until today.
did you know him?

he basically told his life story on soft white underbelly so....
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 11:07:22 AM
did you know him?

he basically told his life story on soft white underbelly so....

Yeah, I did. Didn’t hang out or anything but talked frequently. He was a good dude and well liked. When you’re at the same gym for years you get to know people
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2024, 11:41:54 AM
Who????
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2024, 11:44:47 AM
did you know him?

he basically told his life story on soft white underbelly so....

Coach likes to name drop here and there, who he’s rubbed elbows with it

Bhanky was by far the most famous person he had the pleasure of having lunch with
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Brenda Steunbeer on June 15, 2024, 11:53:39 AM
His name is Douglas Fruchey. Never heard of him, but apparently he was tall for a bodybuilder, 188 cm or 6 ft 2:

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14339461/
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: WrongAdvices on June 15, 2024, 12:36:56 PM
Who????

This guy.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 01:24:19 PM
Coach likes to name drop here and there, who he’s rubbed elbows with it

Bhanky was by far the most famous person he had the pleasure of having lunch with

Yeah, well…50 years in bodybuilding with the better part of the 80’s 90’s and the last 6 years there you tend to get to know people. Troll
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2024, 02:18:05 PM
Yeah, well…50 years in bodybuilding with the better part of the 80’s 90’s and the last 6 years there you tend to get to know people. Troll

If I ask Mike O Hearn or big Louie who you are, would they know you?
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Fortress on June 15, 2024, 03:21:21 PM
I was just thinking about him yesterday

Outed
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Deacon Jeschin on June 15, 2024, 03:47:47 PM
In the video interview, Doug comes across as a likeable, humble guy who just loved to train hard.  He struggled in life like many of us have (and still do).  Says he was recently married too :(   You never know what happens to make the final choice in life like he did.

May he rest in peace.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: MAXX on June 15, 2024, 03:55:42 PM
In the video interview, Doug comes across as a likeable, humble guy who just loved to train hard.  He struggled in life like many of us have (and still do).  Says he was recently married too :(   You never know what happens to make the final choice in life like he did.

May he rest in peace.
A high % of men that self delete does because of women leaving/betraying them. Not saying it's the cause here but could be
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Deacon Jeschin on June 15, 2024, 04:43:17 PM
A high % of men that self delete does because of women leaving/betraying them. Not saying it's the cause here but could be

I suppose you're right about that.  Hope that wasn't the case as no spouse/partner is worth ending your own life over. 

Call a friend or family member, call 988, call SOMEBODY. 

 
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 15, 2024, 05:12:13 PM


Now I recognize him.

Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 15, 2024, 05:14:20 PM
A high % of men that self delete does because of women leaving/betraying them. Not saying it's the cause here but could be

This is true.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 06:54:28 PM
If I ask Mike O Hearn or big Louie who you are, would they know you?

Don’t know who “big Louie” is. Who are you again? You seem (like many on here) to like troll and talk shit behind that keyboard though. Say what you want about Hankins, at least he doesn’t hide
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Rusty Trombone on June 15, 2024, 07:12:13 PM
It was all worth it. Never heard of him.  Rest in dirt Doug Fruitcake.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2024, 07:16:20 PM
Don’t know who “big Louie” is. Who are you again? You seem (like many on here) to like troll and talk shit behind that keyboard though. Say what you want about Hankins, at least he doesn’t hide

Good to know you hang with a women beating felon, but it’s ok, according to you “he doesn’t hide”

Next time you are ever in texas why don’t you hit up destination Dallas, I train out there often

I don’t really care if people on here know me or not, this board is entertainment
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 08:07:34 PM
Good to know you hang with a women beating felon, but it’s ok, according to you “he doesn’t hide”

Next time you are ever in texas why don’t you hit up destination Dallas, I train out there often

I don’t really care if people on here know me or not, this board is entertainment

I don’t hang with anyone and was in Dallas last month for the NRA convention. Have no desire to go back. I’ll be in San Antonio in August and Dripping Springs/Austin in September
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 15, 2024, 08:38:43 PM
I don’t hang with anyone and was in Dallas last month for the NRA convention. Have no desire to go back. I’ll be in San Antonio in August and Dripping Springs/Austin in September

Why no desire to go back? A lot better than San Antonio, Houston

Dripping springs is a nice getaway, same with Fredericksburg
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Coach is Back! on June 15, 2024, 08:58:28 PM
Why no desire to go back? A lot better than San Antonio, Houston

Dripping springs is a nice getaway, same with Fredericksburg

In San Antonio is one of my old instructors so I’m spending a 4 days with him. Kongo is in Dripping Springs so I’ll spend a week there training with him and my God kids and about half that time will be in Austin training with another shooting outfit (Sheepdog)
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: wes on June 16, 2024, 10:44:36 PM
RIP
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: D.O.A. on June 17, 2024, 02:44:12 AM
very popular presence in the venice scene
Did he commit suicide? ??? sad! nice guy
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: ziballz on June 17, 2024, 03:33:09 AM
Did he commit suicide? ??? sad! nice guy

He apparently died due to an overdose and it wasn't PED related...

https://www.reddit.com/r/bodybuilding/comments/1dglrsg/douglas_fruchey_has_passed_away/
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 17, 2024, 03:54:31 AM
Addicts gonna addict.

He was still an addict even after quitting opioids, meth, fentanyl or whatever he was on.

He switched his addiction from those drugs to anabolic steroids and whatever else to be a bodybuilder.

If you hang around the drug scene and drug users you are likely to relapse to the harder drugs.  Bad idea.

He never quit drugs.  Just switched drugs. 

Don't kid yourself that being a chronic 24/7/365 steroid user is not being an addict.

You are shooting up with needles in your ass or thighs (or taking pills) like the street addict.

It's all a foolish game for fools to play.  Are you a fool?

Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 17, 2024, 03:55:59 AM
Don’t know who “big Louie” is. Who are you again? You seem (like many on here) to like troll and talk shit behind that keyboard though. Say what you want about Hankins, at least he doesn’t hide

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mtsf3Ia_xNA/Vj_PBlAYGrI/AAAAAAADRL8/Ssa3tEJ6tf8/s1600/tumblr_mx230egP7T1sckcxbo6_250.gif)
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 18, 2024, 12:46:05 AM
I was just thinking about him yesterday
:D Brutal.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Dalnet on June 18, 2024, 11:19:44 AM

All these assholes will use everybody for more attention and what better way for a YouTuber bodybuilder to gain more views than to train with a kid with Down syndrome. Not that there is any problem with that but they are obviously gonna use this kid for all he’s worth.

Pretty much this. Takes nothing away from the Downs chap and his positivity. It's just clear that he's an accessory for some of these parasites.  O'hearn in particular. Posting pictures on his timeline of visiting a kids hospital ward to give presents, or whatever, that he'd done years previously as if it was a recent trip.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Dalnet on June 18, 2024, 11:24:43 AM
In his next video Ohearn will pose with him inside of a children's hospital.

Lol. Just read this after I replied to Rob. Exactly. Guy is in great shape and can't take away the fact he's made a career in an industry he clearly loves. But his entire persona is off-putting.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Dalnet on June 18, 2024, 11:32:32 AM
A high % of men that self delete does because of women leaving/betraying them. Not saying it's the cause here but could be

Yeah, dude. It's possibly the worst pain. I was actually feeling it in my chest. Never had that before. It takes a while to get back on your feet and some men never manage to handle it too well.

Whatever the reasons for it, RIP to that chap. Sounds like he had a shitty childhood, too.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: mphgrove on June 20, 2024, 06:50:07 AM
Yeah, dude. It's possibly the worst pain. I was actually feeling it in my chest. Never had that before. It takes a while to get back on your feet and some men never manage to handle it too well.

Whatever the reasons for it, RIP to that chap. Sounds like he had a shitty childhood, too.

One problem with American men (not sure as much elsewhere) is they become totally wrapped up in spouse or partner and give up friends and other connections. So if the woman pulls out, BOOM there is nothing.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: joswift on June 20, 2024, 01:49:12 PM
One problem with American men (not sure as much elsewhere) is they become totally wrapped up in spouse or partner and give up friends and other connections. So if the woman pulls out, BOOM there is nothing.
so are you saying American men are partial to a bit of pegging?
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: mphgrove on June 20, 2024, 09:42:09 PM
so are you saying American men are partial to a bit of pegging?

That too
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 21, 2024, 12:22:54 AM
so are you saying American men are partial to a bit of pegging?
Jason Blaha is.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: irishdave on June 24, 2024, 02:15:04 AM
Strange that he took his own life. Was in alot of youtube videos lately. Didn't seem down/unhappy. People puts on a mask sometimes I guess..

Looks depressed in that photo
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 24, 2024, 04:53:15 AM
I thought he overdosed.

Got some bad drugs laced with fentanyl most likely.

Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 24, 2024, 04:56:39 PM
One problem with American men (not sure as much elsewhere) is they become totally wrapped up in spouse or partner and give up friends and other connections. So if the woman pulls out, BOOM there is nothing.

A lot of American men are useless, like this fucking simp right here

https://dailycaller.com/2024/06/21/matthew-stafford-kelly-los-angeles-rams-dating-college-backup-quarterback-jealous-relationsips-dating-marriage-family/
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 25, 2024, 12:56:06 AM
A lot of American men are useless, like this fucking simp right here

https://dailycaller.com/2024/06/21/matthew-stafford-kelly-los-angeles-rams-dating-college-backup-quarterback-jealous-relationsips-dating-marriage-family/
She must have caught him in an affair recently and wanted to get back at him. There is no other reason she would bring that shit up after 4 kids.
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: beakdoctor on June 25, 2024, 05:54:59 AM
Some fucked up takes and accusations from people on here that didn’t know him nor never even heard of him until today.

I was thinking the same thing. The comments are pretty harsh. But this is Getbig,  people here love bodybuilding but hate bodybuilders.

I never heard of him before reading this thread. I watched the interview and thought he seemed like a thoughtful, decent human being. OTOH, he almost has the mannerisms of a tweaker in the video: he litteraly can't stop fidgeting for more than a few seconds. I don't think it was nerves given the number of videos he was doing.

One thing about current/former drug addicts/alcoholics is whatever problems or conditions that cause them to start abusing substances are usually still present once they quit abusing substances. The inner demons that caused him to use drugs were the same ones that caused him to take his own life.
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 25, 2024, 07:48:18 AM
She must have caught him in an affair recently and wanted to get back at him. There is no other reason she would bring that shit up after 4 kids.

She got interviewed and couldn't resist bragging and showing her dirty underwear.

Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Bevo on June 25, 2024, 02:05:18 PM
I was thinking the same thing. The comments are pretty harsh. But this is Getbig,  people here love bodybuilding but hate bodybuilders.

I never heard of him before reading this thread. I watched the interview and thought he seemed like a thoughtful, decent human being. OTOH, he almost has the mannerisms of a tweaker in the video: he litteraly can't stop fidgeting for more than a few seconds. I don't think it was nerves given the number of videos he was doing.

One thing about current/former drug addicts/alcoholics is whatever problems or conditions that cause them to start abusing substances are usually still present once they quit abusing substances. The inner demons that caused him to use drugs were the same ones that caused him to take his own life.


Unless you are royalty, lusts over bbers but most definitely does not work out and is a slob
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: beakdoctor on June 25, 2024, 02:48:39 PM

Unless you are royalty, lusts over bbers but most definitely does not work out and is a slob

Undeniably true.
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 26, 2024, 12:53:29 AM
She got interviewed and couldn't resist bragging and showing her dirty underwear.
Must be a total embarrassment to her husband.
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: honest on June 26, 2024, 10:14:37 PM
Pretty cold, but consistent with what you get on get big, have seen him many times when passing through LA last few years always training with his girl, who was a throwback to the old female bodybuilding days meaning big ass juiced up, was always polite, never knew he was an ex addict. Pretty much everyone training at Venice these days is damaged in some way, fair representation of the entire drug using community. Sorry to hear he past, always thought it was strange he was still holding huge size and condition when he didn't need to anymore, especially after establishing he didn't have what it took. Guess that pretty much points to mental illness. All the same he took his life rather than moving ion with it. RIP.
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: falco on June 28, 2024, 06:46:36 AM
If only he became a getbigger, he would find a support group here.
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: IroNat on June 28, 2024, 06:54:46 AM
He died for us.

What could be greater?
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: Humble Narcissist on June 29, 2024, 12:28:32 AM
If only he became a getbigger, he would find a support group here.
Yes, we are a very positive, uplifting group. ;D
Title: Re: RIP Doug Fruchey - just passed
Post by: joswift on June 30, 2024, 02:36:00 PM
Yes, we are a very positive, uplifting group. ;D
Lol, he would have been dead 5 years ago if he joined here..
Title: Re: Doug Fruchey just passed
Post by: Raymondo on July 02, 2024, 07:52:37 AM
If I ask Mike O Hearn or big Louie who you are, would they know you?

Retarded midgets are unforgettably funny... I am sure they would recognise him.