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Title: Champeen BB dies at 57
Post by: IroNat on July 07, 2026, 09:42:09 AM
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15956417/Bodybuilding-champion-dies.html
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: wes on July 07, 2026, 10:08:22 AM
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Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: wes on July 07, 2026, 10:16:27 AM
RIP
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: Van_Bilderass on July 07, 2026, 10:36:51 AM
No actual cause of death and no mention of drugs so why the article?

Why do I have to use Tor to access Daily Mail articles? LOL.
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: IroNat on July 07, 2026, 11:16:09 AM
No actual cause of death and no mention of drugs so why the article?

Why do I have to use Tor to access Daily Mail articles? LOL.

He had a genetic condition leading to death at 58.
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: Lartinos on July 07, 2026, 11:35:43 AM
A BBer and a boxer, impressive.
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: NaturalWonder83 on July 07, 2026, 11:40:28 AM
He looked like he was probably the legend of his gym. He probably had a key to the gym and could take anything from the drink cooler. And ate his meals at the smoothie bar or on the sofa in the lobby.
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: Van_Bilderass on July 07, 2026, 12:02:06 PM
He had a genetic condition leading to death at 58.

Don't you dismiss genetics LOL. Ken Patera is still alive at 82, several health nuts probably died this minute before age 30. Not to say PEDs are risk free of course 8)
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: funk51 on July 07, 2026, 12:19:04 PM
Don't you dismiss genetics LOL. Ken Patera is still alive at 82, several health nuts probably died this minute before age 30. Not to say PEDs are risk free of course 8)
   
John Arlen Patera

Position: OLB

6-1, 234lb (185cm, 106kg)

Born: August 1, 1933 in Bismarck, ND

Died: October 31, 2018 (Aged 85-091d) in Cle Elum, WA    HIS BROTHER JACK AN NFLer LIVED TO 85.



Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: funk51 on July 07, 2026, 12:20:47 PM
   
John Arlen Patera

Position: OLB

6-1, 234lb (185cm, 106kg)

Born: August 1, 1933 in Bismarck, ND

Died: October 31, 2018 (Aged 85-091d) in Cle Elum, WA    HIS BROTHER JACK AN NFLer LIVED TO 85.
  ennis Allen Patera

Position: K

6-0, 214lb (183cm, 97kg)

Born: October 17, 1945 in Portland, OR (Age: 80-263d)

His other brother also an NFL er is also still alive.
Title: Re: Champeen BB dies at 58
Post by: IroNat on July 07, 2026, 12:25:43 PM
Correction age 57.

The article said the guy was a 2004 Mr. Universe.

Checked Nabba and I don't see his name in 2004.

What federation would he be?

Please don't tell me he was natty.

He looked like he was probably the legend of his gym. He probably had a key to the gym and could take anything from the drink cooler. And ate his meals at the smoothie bar or on the sofa in the lobby.