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Title: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 19, 2024, 04:08:48 AM
This is horrible. Grant and I spoke almost daily. This is from his girlfriend….

Today is an unimaginably difficult day. I am not normally someone to broadcast my pain online, as I don't feel that is the place for it. But I am trying to let as many people know as possible so that I do not have to repeat the story over and over. It is hard to just get it out once.

Grant passed away just a little after midnight today of a heart attack. He had been in the hospital with intestinal and blood clot issues. My heart is broken. For those of you who knew him well, his big heart and sense of humor were part of what made him so special. He was and will always be the love of my life. We had 13 years together, and there were many ups and downs. We had endured countless health challenges and life struggles together. I could not have asked for a better friend and partner. Please be patient with me. If you do not hear from me, just know that I am overwhelmed and grieving. Thank you to everyone who has given him their love, support, and friendship throughout the years. He cherished that.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: The Scott on July 19, 2024, 04:14:37 AM
May the next words he hears be, "Well done, faithful servant."
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: wes on July 19, 2024, 04:25:26 AM
Wow,that`s horrible news,I`m shocked right now...he was a great guy.

RIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: BayGBM on July 19, 2024, 04:26:28 AM
How old was he?  May he rest in peace.  :'(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Rambone on July 19, 2024, 04:36:45 AM
Dammit. Seemed like a really great guy. My condolences to his close friends on here. RIP!
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Taffin on July 19, 2024, 04:38:39 AM
Terrible news - great guy - super fair mod...

RIP...
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: IroNat on July 19, 2024, 04:47:10 AM
Drug use in bodybuilding is healthy so there is no reason he should have had so many issues.

Very strange.  Was he vaxxed?

Hope your getting regular checkups, Coach.


Edited in shame.  :-[
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: joswift on July 19, 2024, 04:49:27 AM
Drug use in bodybuilding is healthy so there is no reason he should have had so many issues.

Very strange.  Was he vaxxed?

Hope your getting regular checkups, Coach.

enjoy timeout, fucks sake...
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: IroNat on July 19, 2024, 04:55:45 AM
enjoy timeout, fucks sake...

What?
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: Krankenstein on July 19, 2024, 04:57:39 AM
Drug use in bodybuilding is healthy so there is no reason he should have had so many issues.

Very strange.  Was he vaxxed?

Hope your getting regular checkups, Coach.

I had the over/under on a post like this as 8.  I took the under.   
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: joswift on July 19, 2024, 05:03:22 AM
What?

Seriously?
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: BB on July 19, 2024, 05:08:42 AM
How old was he?  May he rest in peace.  :'(

I'm guessing early 50's at most. He won the Mr Zimbabwe in 93, and came to America right after finishing college around 95.

He popped in just a few days ago. Shocking.

RIP.

(Grant's best moment here was the "Twila" saga of 2009. Old timers will remember it - https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=254751.msg3589009#msg3589009 ,   https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=301899.0 ).
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 19, 2024, 05:13:24 AM
Damn Rest in peace
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: Krankenstein on July 19, 2024, 05:14:37 AM
I'm guessing early 50's at most. He won the Mr Zimbabwe in 93, and came to America right after finishing college around 95.

He popped in just a few days ago. Shocking.

RIP.

(Grant's best moment here was the "Twila" saga of 2009. Old timers will remember it -https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=254751.msg3589009#msg3589009 ,   https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=301899.0 ).

Holy shit I almost forgot about that saga. 
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Brenda Steunbeer on July 19, 2024, 05:35:09 AM
Mr Rhodesia.

I'm not into those fake black country names    ;D
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Irongrip400 on July 19, 2024, 06:02:17 AM
Mr Rhodesia.

I'm not into those fake black country names    ;D


Beat me to it.

This is the mod here right?
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: beakdoctor on July 19, 2024, 06:13:07 AM
RIP, for those who knew him personally... I am sorry for your loss.

I haven't seen him post much for quite awhile.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Dave D on July 19, 2024, 06:34:18 AM
Wow……this is horrible. my condolences.  He was always nice with his interactions here. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: IroNat on July 19, 2024, 06:39:12 AM
Coach,
I apologize for my tactless post.
Sorry your pal died.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: Rusty Trombone on July 19, 2024, 07:02:35 AM
Drug use in bodybuilding is healthy so there is no reason he should have had so many issues.

Very strange.  Was he vaxxed?

Hope your getting regular checkups, Coach.


Edited in shame.  :-[

Grant was obviously natty
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Stephano on July 19, 2024, 07:17:37 AM
He was a good poster and a good bodybuilder.  RIP bro.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Van_Bilderass on July 19, 2024, 07:27:05 AM
I had noted he replied to a post of mine recently.

RIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: SweetDaddySiki on July 19, 2024, 07:56:05 AM
When was he Mr Zimbabwe? 1993 maybe? Saw a picture of him post bodybuilding and he looked young and healthy. RIP!
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: MajorDomo on July 19, 2024, 09:10:23 AM
Grant was a great guy- just like Maxrep. He will be missed.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson
Post by: Bevo on July 19, 2024, 09:19:26 AM
enjoy timeout, fucks sake...

But if this was some other bber, Bhanky, DJ, the board would be posting the same thing if not more brutal stuff

These guys are dropping non stop, what the heck is happening  :o

I remember him at golds Venice here and there back in the day

RIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Deacon Jeschin on July 19, 2024, 09:45:03 AM
Sad news….. RIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: bigmikecox on July 19, 2024, 09:47:43 AM
This is horrible. Grant and I spoke almost daily. This is from his girlfriend….

Today is an unimaginably difficult day. I am not normally someone to broadcast my pain online, as I don't feel that is the place for it. But I am trying to let as many people know as possible so that I do not have to repeat the story over and over. It is hard to just get it out once.

Grant passed away just a little after midnight today of a heart attack. He had been in the hospital with intestinal and blood clot issues. My heart is broken. For those of you who knew him well, his big heart and sense of humor were part of what made him so special. He was and will always be the love of my life. We had 13 years together, and there were many ups and downs. We had endured countless health challenges and life struggles together. I could not have asked for a better friend and partner. Please be patient with me. If you do not hear from me, just know that I am overwhelmed and grieving. Thank you to everyone who has given him their love, support, and friendship throughout the years. He cherished that.

OMG

He used to post here all the time. Got to know him a little WAY back in the day.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: MajorDomo on July 19, 2024, 10:32:28 AM
This should be pinned. Grant was an integral part of getbig.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: King Shizzo on July 19, 2024, 10:39:51 AM
Man......he's been on here for years. He even pranked me a long time ago.

R.I.P.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: mops on July 19, 2024, 11:23:24 AM
(https://delodobroe.ru/upload/iblock/5e7/svecha.jpg)



(made sure it wasn't an Arvilla thread before commenting though)




Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: El Diablo Blanco on July 19, 2024, 11:26:46 AM
Damn. Spoke with Grant occasionally back in the day. Was always a cordial guy and would talk for a while.  Sad to hear.  May he be smashing angel pussy in heaven.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: falco on July 19, 2024, 12:13:25 PM
RIP.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: TheFranchise on July 19, 2024, 01:04:54 PM
he fucked some hot porn stars back in the day. RIP.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: AbrahamG on July 19, 2024, 01:41:35 PM
he fucked some hot porn stars back in the day. RIP.

He didn't have teh aids did he? RIP.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Randomum on July 19, 2024, 02:54:04 PM
Rip to him. Didn’t know him personally but loved his posts and seemed like an awesome dude. He may be gone but he had a hell of a life. Hope all his family and loved ones heal from the pain as quickly as possible so he may look on to them from heaven in peace.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: ESFitness on July 19, 2024, 03:04:45 PM
Fucking horrible. He was a good guy. Hadn't spoken with him for years, but he always had great stories.

He'll be missed by a lot of people.

RIP brother
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: wes on July 19, 2024, 04:18:40 PM
Grant was a great guy- just like Maxrep. He will be missed.
X 2
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: michael arvilla on July 19, 2024, 04:54:22 PM
Grant would always give a “like” and put an encouraging word on my Facebook pics! …( even if I looked like refried beans) …. Seemed like an upbeat overall just a good dude!
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: AbrahamG on July 19, 2024, 05:03:04 PM
Grant would always give a “like” and put an encouraging word on my Facebook pics! …( even if I looked like refried beans) …. Seemed like an upbeat overall just a good dude!

It's too bad you weren't the one breaking the story.   ;D
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 19, 2024, 05:51:08 PM
Mods, can you please pin this thread?
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Coach is Back! on July 19, 2024, 09:10:34 PM
Didn’t have time to post whole lot today. Grant and I spoke regularly, whether by text, through social media and once in a while by phone, we talked a lot about politics (he was a Conservative) and even given some to my son when his family planned and visited South Africa a while back. One thing people didn’t know is that he was Christian and we even spoke frequently about that. But one thing that very few knew about, is that he was a shooter, loved firearms and firearms training. His last job was at a firing range where he, among other things, was an instructor and a range master. That was probably the thing we talked about most. This sucks.

Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: AbrahamG on July 19, 2024, 09:12:11 PM
Didn’t have time to post whole lot today. Grant and I spoke regularly, whether by text, through social media and once in a while by phone, we talked a lot about politics (he was a Conservative) and even given some to my son when his family planned and visited South Africa a while back. One thing people didn’t know is that he was Christian and we even spoke frequently about that. But one thing that very few knew about, is that he was a shooter, loved firearms and firearms training. His last job was at a firing range where he, another things, was an instructor and a range master. That was probably the thing we talked about most. This sucks.

Sorry for the loss of your friend.  Sincerely.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: delon on July 19, 2024, 09:14:24 PM
Sorry for the loss of your friend.  Sincerely.

x2

Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: obsidian on July 19, 2024, 09:33:16 PM
RIP. I remember him on Getbig. That's way too young.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Ron on July 20, 2024, 10:02:19 AM

Grant was a regular poster on Getbig, and I knew him well, 15+ years ago, when he was in the supplement industry, and saw him at quite a few shows in California, etc.  Always a good guy, always respectful out here.    RIP Grant. Thank you for the memories.  As you get older, health crap kicks you in the ass.

Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: deadz on July 20, 2024, 11:58:28 AM
Grant was a regular poster on Getbig, and I knew him well, 15+ years ago, when he was in the supplement industry, and saw him at quite a few shows in California, etc.  Always a good guy, always respectful out here.    RIP Grant. Thank you for the memories.  As you get older, health crap kicks you in the ass.

After 50…..
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Dalnet on July 20, 2024, 02:31:51 PM
Rip.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: MorganSA on July 21, 2024, 03:47:56 AM
RIP bru
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 21, 2024, 05:06:11 AM
 :'(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 21, 2024, 05:08:14 AM
 :'(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on July 21, 2024, 05:31:54 AM
Great build.  Condolences to his family and loved ones.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on July 21, 2024, 05:42:56 AM
 :'(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Dalnet on July 21, 2024, 06:07:35 AM
:'(

It's disheartening when board members pass. So much more when it's youngers. He was a great poster with many experiences he was happy to share on here. Wasn't a douche like you'd expect. Great build
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Wiggs on July 21, 2024, 10:15:23 AM
R.I.P. Grant.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Rambone on July 21, 2024, 01:57:19 PM
Looked a lot like Calum facially in some pics
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: illuminati on July 21, 2024, 01:57:38 PM
Damn - he died a young man.
Came across as a decent man - RIP Grant .
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Earl1972 on July 21, 2024, 03:49:35 PM
he seemed like a really good guy

his life was short but he seemed to be living the dream, i hope he is in a better place

E
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: tommywishbone on July 21, 2024, 06:30:29 PM
Grant was always so cool. Always quick to laugh. We trained together many time.

That good looking SOB will be missed. ❤️
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: njflex on July 21, 2024, 07:01:59 PM
Rip….sad….im shocked.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Tennisballz on July 22, 2024, 01:44:10 AM
Anyone who had the fortitude to moderate this place gets respect in my book....RIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: rocket on July 22, 2024, 03:37:43 AM
Ah damn

One of the nicest guys on gb gone
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Earl1972 on July 22, 2024, 09:50:03 PM
how old was he and did he have kids?

E
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Tom on July 23, 2024, 08:43:06 AM
So without anyone truly knowing, what do we think was the cause of death?

Clots caused by?

Seemingly the only rationale is either covid shot complications (was Grant the type to take the shots?) or past steroid and other bb drugs in the past that caught up with him? (was he on any sauce other than TRT at his age?). A combination of these or perhaps some unknown genetic hereditary issue?..

THOUGHTS..
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: wes on July 23, 2024, 06:20:24 PM
(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=693254.0;attach=1517889;image)

Awesome physique!!

RIP brother.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Taffin on July 24, 2024, 10:30:04 AM
Cross posting from the Monica appreciation thread

RIP Grant Henderson, your are missed dearly ..... :'(

(https://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=675327.0;attach=1518215;image)
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: ThisisOverload on July 24, 2024, 06:14:40 PM
PIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Raymondo on July 24, 2024, 11:32:25 PM
Guy had strong wig game, too.

Sorry, I just had to say this.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: OneMoreRep on July 25, 2024, 05:18:07 PM
Grant was a good guy and friend.

Got to know him over the years and he was always a gentleman.

RIP "Lone Wolf"

"1"
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: pamith on July 25, 2024, 09:52:16 PM
Idk who he is, but, R.I.P.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: booty on July 29, 2024, 04:54:52 PM
I am still in shock over Grants passing. He was a good person who died way too young. I don’t know if he got the covid jabs but it seems suspicious. And for this alone, it makes me very angry and heartbroken. Handsome, kind, an animal lover, genuine and funny….❤️ Rest In Peace Grant
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Humble Narcissist on July 30, 2024, 12:07:57 AM
PIP to a Getbig brother.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 02, 2024, 10:50:59 AM
 :(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 02, 2024, 11:00:09 AM
 :(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on August 20, 2024, 04:18:24 PM
 :(
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Rambone on August 20, 2024, 05:14:16 PM
:(

Many men have dreamt of doing this, but Grant lived it. PIP
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: oldtimer1 on August 24, 2024, 05:26:01 PM
He was a friend to many here.  I hope in time his family friends  finds peace.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: Theoak* on August 30, 2024, 03:42:50 AM
Sorry Coach, guy was class act. I use to message him when I was a teenager first joining  this board. He always was a cool  dude and gave open and honest advice. He always look healthy and fit, kind of hits hard when guys like him pass early.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: TuHolmes on September 10, 2024, 08:49:22 PM
I don’t log in and rarely check, but I saw Grant passed and I thought it fitting to give him a proper getbig send off.

Grant was a good guy, A caring person, and above all, a decent human being.

The world is a little worse without him in it.

Godspeed Grant.

All the way good dude.
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: BayGBM on September 24, 2024, 03:00:37 AM
I recall that he was very open minded and supportive in the sex forum more than a dozen years ago; I always appreciated that.

On a side note: is Mr. Zimbabwe a thing?  Does that contest/title still exist?  Can you name or pic another Mr. Zimbabwe?  I can’t be the only one who raised an eyebrow the first time I ever saw that claim to fame.  https://www.bodybuildingzim.co.zw/

I seem to recall that Grant was from South Africa.  Can anyone confirm?
Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: BB on September 24, 2024, 03:11:52 PM
I recall that he was very open minded and supportive in the sex forum more than a dozen years ago; I always appreciated that.

On a side note: is Mr. Zimbabwe a thing?  Does that contest/title still exist?  Can you name or pic another Mr. Zimbabwe?  I can’t be the only one who raised an eyebrow the first time I ever saw that claim to fame.  https://www.bodybuildingzim.co.zw/

I seem to recall that Grant was from South Africa.  Can anyone confirm?

Grant won it in 1993, and there was another guy, Darrin Smith that got a tiny bit of press for winning it too. It was the modeling work that really got Grant his claim to fame. I did a deep dive on it years ago, and it's a tiny contest, it's not uncommon for one guy to win it 4-5 years straight, or for there to be no contest at all because of lack of money and contestants.

Here's the guys that handle it - https://www.facebook.com/HarareBodybuildingAndFitnessAssociation .

Title: Re: RIP Grant Henderson (Mr. Zimbabwe)
Post by: FitnessFrenzy on September 25, 2024, 04:58:07 AM
rip