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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Ron on April 13, 2012, 12:20:47 PM
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Posted on the first thread, but deserves its own because the man was such a great influence in the sport of bodybuilding. Very sad, one of the great icons has passed away
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It is with great sadness that we, the staff of Robert Kennedy Publishing in Mississauga, Ontario, announce the passing of Robert Kennedy, our company's founder.
It is with great sadness that we, the staff of Robert Kennedy Publications, announce the passing of Robert Kennedy, our company’s founder and inspirational leader. Bob passed away on April 13, at home after losing his heroic battle with cancer. He was 73 years old. Bob was surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife, Tosca Reno and his four daughters, Chelsea Kennedy, 19, Rachel Corradetti, 27, Kiersten Corradetti, 24 and Kelsey-Lynn Corradetti, 20. Bob’s only son, Braden Robert James Kennedy passed away last March, at the tender age of 23.
Bob’s life work, dedication and impact on bodybuilding, health and fitness has been a source of inspiration to tens of millions of people and his legacy as a pioneer in this field will continue. If you would like to leave a comment, please do so at: http://www.rkpubs.com/bob/
Here is another good article about Bob...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/remembering-robert-kennedy-1938-2012.html
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RIP.......so sad. The accident with his son back then, now the kid goes and then Bob himself. I posted it before: early 90s his mag was the best ever..... :(
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R.I.P. I use to read his magazine.....but sounds like he died peacefully surrounded by family, thats the way to go
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Damn to bad - I met Bob and Tosca about 5 years ago.
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His magazine used to be good reading back in the day when I still did read bb magazines regularly.
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He really loved bodybuilding. You could tell it was his passion. One of the good guys involved in the sport.
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His magazine used to be good reading back in the day when I still did read bb magazines regularly.
x2 exactly
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One of the nicest guys in the sport and in life. Bob spoke ill on no one and no one spoke ill of Bob. He was instrumental in many people's careers and will be deeply missed.
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R.I.P Bob :'(
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RIP.......so sad. The accident with his son back then, now the kid goes and then Bob himself. I posted it before: early 90s his mag was the best ever..... :(
So true!
Unfortunately Muscletech KILLED MuscleMag!
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R.I.P.
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Pretty much the only magazine I'd buy nowadays. R.I.P.
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Sad news. RIP Bob, one of the good guys. :'(
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:(
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Great guy, used to buy his Mags back in 1981-1982 (still got em)... Bob will me missed...
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RIP - seemed like one of the best guys in the business!
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RIP
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R.I.P. Great mag back in the day. Loved it. One of the good guys.
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RIP. Met him a few times...truly passionate about everything he did including his love of bodybuilding.
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R.I.P.
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God bless Mr. Kennedy and his family.
Respectfully,
Adam
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Rest in peace. I'm glad that my urge to say something inappropriate has been tempered with age. I guess getting older has its advantages.
I remind myself that there are many friends and family, kids and former coworkers that are missing someone they cared dearly about.
Rest in peace Robert Kennedy.
You will be sorely missed. The world is worse off for you passing.
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RIP He took a risk with the mag industry back then and it paid off well for him.
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I met Robert when he ran his store in downtown Toronto. Very friendly guy, and a great storyteller. He is probably working out with his son and Vince Gironda as we speak. RIP Mr. Kennedy.
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R.I.P.
He was one of the great ones.
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R.I.P. I loved his mag :'(
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Robert was also an accomplished artist.
THE BEEF
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http://www.rkpubs.com/bob/
Fitness Publishing Icon Robert “Bob” Kennedy Dies at 73.
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Robert “Bob” Kennedy founder of RKP/Robert Kennedy Publishing, which includes the magazine brands MuscleMag International, Reps!, Oxygen, American Curves and Clean Eating as well as hundreds of books (he personally wrote over 55 of them and was a New York Times Best-seller for Hardcore Bodybuilding, Reps!, RockHard!, Beef It!, and Pumping Up!) lost his heroic battle with cancer late last night at his home in the Caledon Hills, north of Toronto, Ontario.
Bob was surrounded by his beloved wife Tosca Reno and his four daughters, Chelsea Kennedy (19), Rachel Corradetti (27), Kiersten Corradetti (24), and Kelsey-Lynn Corradetti (20). Bob’s only son Braden Robert James Kennedy passed away last March at the tender age of 23.
Bob’s longtime friend Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger paid him a surprise visit on Easter Sunday. Bob and Arnold spent hours reminiscing about old times and the two legends even flexed! Bob’s wife, Tosca Reno shared, “It was nice to see the sparkle in Bob’s blue eyes again.” Arnold stated, “Bob was a great friend and a true fitness icon. He spread the gospel of health around the globe, and his impact can’t be measured. I will miss Bob, but there is no question that his legacy of a fitter and healthier world will live on.”
Bob Kennedy was born in 1938, the son of an Austrian father and an English mother, both school teachers. He attended Culford private school and Norwich Art School in Norfolk, England. After living in London and teaching art at the Tottenham Technical College for eight years, Kennedy moved to Canada in 1967, where he taught art for five years in Brampton, Ontario. During those times, a period during which he won numerous fine art competitions, friends remember that Bob loved doing handstands so much that he used to walk more on his hands than his feet. His passion was art and his artist alias was “Wolfgang Kals.” He painted hundreds of beautiful masterpieces with a focus on color, form and expression of how he viewed the world. J Paul Getty was a big fan and personal friend. Bob cared for him during his ailing years.
In 1972 Bob went into business for himself, selling courses of instruction by mail on nutrition, bodybuilding and fitness. In 1974 he started his first magazine, MuscleMag International, with an initial print run of 110,000 copies. Thirty-five years later, the magazine continues publishing. Bob was an avid and accomplished photographer who discovered many fitness models/WWE stars/bodybuilding personalities/health and fitness experts and celebrities, including, among others, Tosca Reno, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Vicky Pratt, Cory Everson, Roland Kickinger and Ronnie Coleman. Bob was also known in the bodybuilding world for coining the term "Hardcore Bodybuilding" after publishing the book under the same name and for creating the training concept referred to as The Pre-Exhaust Principle, which is known and used by most bodybuilders and weight trainees around the world.
In the 1990s, Kennedy opened 26 fitness stores and franchises and created a fitness clothing line; all were eventually sold to concentrate on the core business of magazines and book publishing. His publishing business has produced hundreds of books including “Live Young Forever,” the last book by the late Godfather of fitness, Jack LaLanne, and the NY Times Best-selling “The Eat-Clean Diet” series, written by his wife Tosca Reno.
Bob’s devoted wife Tosca describes Bob as “the greatest love and joy of my life. He was to me like sunshine to seeds – the life force I needed to discover myself. He was the finest man. His joy for life filled me. I love you, Robert.”
Robert “Bob” Kennedy’s life’s work, dedication and impact on bodybuilding, health and fitness have been a source of inspiration to tens of millions of people and his wife Tosca Reno shall continue his legacy.
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I HOPE they re-issue a lot of his books, they were the TRUE gems of bodybuilding culture... truth! I have the Wild Physique and MASS.
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RIP
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He seemed an honest, energetic and well informed man. Sad to read he has gone, but I think he had an interesting and fascinating life. Nice wife, four daughters, and he was in his seventies. All in all, I think many people would be jealous of such a wonderful life! Good luck to you, Mr Musclemag :-)
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:'(
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RIP
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Wow, not even a sticky? RIP, Bob.
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RIP
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Fuck! I knew he was sick but I didn't think it was life threatning. This is seriously sad news. He is the epitome of doing what you love for a career and being successful at it. Do what you love and failure is not an option. May he PIP.
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in a crazy industry he rubbed elbows with the biggest ,best,most accomplished bbers of all time.hundreds i bet over the yrs.
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Wow, I met him at the Arnold Expo two years ago and he signed one of his famous "Complete Bodybuilding A to Z for me.....he was such a nice guy.....he told me to keep training.........He did not look sick at all when I saw him......I'm surprised.......condolen ces to his Family........MuscleMag still rules
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RIP.......so sad. The accident with his son back then, now the kid goes and then Bob himself. I posted it before: early 90s his mag was the best ever..... :(
Not to mention the death of his first wife.
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