Author Topic: Don Youngblood: What happened? (Read 18453 times)

Bast000 · « **on:** August 07, 2007, 09:34:05 PM »

he was a monster, how did he die again?

CARTEL · « **Reply #1 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:40:03 PM »

JediKnight · « **Reply #2 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:43:21 PM »

The Masters Olympia winner. he died of a heart attack,,,no?

TrapsMcLats · « **Reply #3 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:44:26 PM »

former masters O champ, he had a massive heart attack a couple years back and died. Sad, but thats what happens when you stack bodybuilding drugs on top of a formerly poor lifestyle (drinking, eating, smoking). Beat Vince Taylor, controversial decision, but beat him nonetheless.

G o a t b o y · « **Reply #4 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:45:32 PM »

Don Youngblood ~~almost~~ died for you bitches!

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #5 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:51:34 PM »

Quote from: TrapsMcLats on August 07, 2007, 09:44:26 PM

former masters O champ, he had a massive heart attack a couple years back and died. Sad, but thats what happens when you stack bodybuilding drugs on top of a formerly poor lifestyle (drinking, eating, smoking). Beat Vince Taylor, controversial decision, but beat him nonetheless.

seemed like a nice guy and family man, and waited years before making his bb dreams true.

what was his lifestyle like? was he overweight etc?

its sad that what is meant to be a healthy endeavour actually is the opposite for drug taking bodybuilders.

hifrommike · « **Reply #6 on:** August 07, 2007, 09:53:14 PM »

Don had diabetes & sleep apnea. It was a complicated situation & he was alone at home when he died in his sleep.

Livewire · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2007, 10:07:31 PM »

dying in your sleep sounds like the best way to go

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2007, 11:00:23 PM »

Quote from: Livewire on August 07, 2007, 10:07:31 PM

dying in your sleep sounds like the best way to go

yes

tweeter · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2007, 11:13:27 PM »

Wasn't he a millionaire from owning a trucking company?

gordiano · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2007, 11:25:05 PM »

Where's Matt C, goddamit?!

Ron · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2007, 11:50:42 PM »

Interview with Don Youngblood back in 2002, the guy was pretty nice.

http://www.getbig.com/iview/youngblood020111.htm

sgt. d · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2007, 11:52:52 PM »

Quote from: gordiano on August 07, 2007, 11:25:05 PM

Where's Matt C, goddamit?!

hunting for 5'9 men

dammitman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:37:47 AM »

Don was a nice guy. He owned a trucking business in Alma, AR and worked out at a Gold's Gym in Fort Smith. I would work out there in the morning after work and seen him there all the time. I got to talk to him a few times and he was always nice and willing to give advice. Without a doubt, he was the biggest guy I had ever seen in person at that time. Looked like he was wearing some kind of shoulder pads under his shirts! He was a head turner wherever he went.

I don't believe he started bodybuilding until his late 30's or so. I think he hit the juice pretty hard and didn't exactly have the healthiest lifestyle in the years before and it eventually caught up to him. He was pretty successful with his trucking business. You could always tell when he was at the gym cuz you would see a new 'Vette or Hummer parked outside. My wife's brother-in-law worked for him and was paid pretty well. I was shocked and saddened when he died. It sure was an eye opener about how unhealthy a bodybuilding lifestyle can be.

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #14 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:40:54 AM »

Don't fuck with Vince Taylor.

musclecenter · « **Reply #15 on:** August 08, 2007, 02:46:21 AM »

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D.L. 5 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:36:11 AM »

Quote from: dammitman on August 08, 2007, 02:37:47 AM

Don was a nice guy. He owned a trucking business in Alma, AR and worked out at a Gold's Gym in Fort Smith. I would work out there in the morning after work and seen him there all the time. I got to talk to him a few times and he was always nice and willing to give advice. Without a doubt, he was the biggest guy I had ever seen in person at that time. Looked like he was wearing some kind of shoulder pads under his shirts! He was a head turner wherever he went.

I don't believe he started bodybuilding until his late 30's or so. I think he hit the juice pretty hard and didn't exactly have the healthiest lifestyle in the years before and it eventually caught up to him. He was pretty successful with his trucking business. You could always tell when he was at the gym cuz you would see a new 'Vette or Hummer parked outside. My wife's brother-in-law worked for him and was paid pretty well. I was shocked and saddened when he died. It sure was an eye opener about how unhealthy a bodybuilding lifestyle can be.

great insight. that sucks. r.i.p DON YOUNGBLOOD.

people like him with intensity and desire will be missed.

spinnis · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2007, 04:00:34 AM »

"I had a daughter, Christy, that died at age 11 with an aneurysm. It was quite sudden. She got a severe headache, lost consciousness, and never regained. That was, by far, the lowest point in my life. Working out helped me, gave me a release from that, helped me mentally."

that´s really sad.

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:47:23 AM »

i wish don yojngblood got to enjoy a longer life

rockyfortune · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:54:53 AM »

Quote from: TrapsMcLats on August 07, 2007, 09:44:26 PM

former masters O champ, he had a massive heart attack a couple years back and died. Sad, but thats what happens when you stack bodybuilding drugs on top of a formerly poor lifestyle (drinking, eating, smoking). Beat Vince Taylor, controversial decision, but beat him nonetheless.

nothing could be truer..but most people on hear cling to the belief that extreme drug use has nothing to do with premature health problems---

jaejonna · « **Reply #20 on:** August 08, 2007, 05:56:34 AM »

Don youngblood, made a fortune in Trucking....made a mistake with bb.....if he never bodybuilt, he could be having a mohito in the bahamas.....

monster wrong turn at fork in road

rockyfortune · « **Reply #21 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:12:45 AM »

Quote from: jaejonna on August 08, 2007, 05:56:34 AM

Don youngblood, made a fortune in Trucking....made a mistake with bb.....if he never bodybuilt, he could be having a mohito in the bahamas.....

monster wrong turn at fork in road

maybe he had a midlife crisis...

Hedgehog · « **Reply #22 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:14:11 AM »

Quote from: gordiano on August 07, 2007, 11:25:05 PM

Where's Matt C, goddamit?!

When did this thread become about height?

D.L. 5 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2007, 06:40:27 AM »

Quote from: jaejonna on August 08, 2007, 05:56:34 AM

Don youngblood, made a fortune in Trucking....made a mistake with bb.....if he never bodybuilt, he could be having a mohito in the bahamas.....

monster wrong turn at fork in road

so true dude! why would he throw it all away? maybe he loved bodybuilding that much

THE AUSSIE GIFT · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2007, 03:00:13 PM »

"I had a daughter, Christy, that died at age 11 with an aneurysm. It was quite sudden. She got a severe headache, lost consciousness, and never regained. That was, by far, the lowest point in my life. Working out helped me, gave me a release from that, helped me mentally."

that´s really sad.

Struth buddy that must have been tough, i have a 1 year old girl who i adore so much. She is my life if anything happened to her i dont think i could recover. You are a champ to recover from such a tragedy, mad props to you.

Author Topic: Don Youngblood: What happened? (Read 18453 times)

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