Author Topic: R.I.P. Art Atwood - 09-11-11 (Read 74695 times)

TK · « **on:** September 11, 2011, 10:16:21 PM »

From Aaron Singerman

Art Dale Atwood died today in Dallas, Texas. He was 37 years old. The circumstances of his death are still unclear. Although, there have been several sources that have said that Art was at a pool party and fell or jumped in. When he was pulled out by fellow party goes he was already blue and wasn't able to be resuscitated. Untill the autopsy is preformed, we can't know if any substances or alcohol was envolved.

Art won his IFBB pro card at the 2001 NPC Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia. His professional bodybuilding debut was the 2001 Toronto Pro where he took 1st place. His first IFBB Mr. Olympia came in 2002, where he placed 12th. Art competed in 19 shows as a pro bodybuilder, and retired from the stage in 2006. Atwood was arrested in 2008 in connection to Operation Raw Deal. His arrest was also tied in with the arrest of David Jacobs, who later killed IFBB Fitness Pro Amanda Savell and then turned the gun on himself.

Since his arrest Art started Professional Supplements (http://www.professionalsupplements.net/) and was responsible for bringing Vitargo to the United States. Professional Supplements and Atwood’s main product, Karbolyn, have become very popular and the growth of his company and his reputation as a businessman have surged. He also became highly regarded as a contest prep coach, helping IFBB Pro Steve Kuclo, IFBB Pro Jason Huh, and many others. Art also ran and owned a nutrition store and tanning salon called, Results Dallas.

Art Atwood was one of the first IFBB Pro bodybuilders I was fortunate enough to have an extended conversation with. When we met, I was surprised by his modesty, honesty, and the friendly manner in which he spoke to me... A regular fan. Since our first meeting, Art reinforced those initial impressions every time we had a chance to interact. Art’s death is a horrible loss for his family, friends, and the bodybuilding world as a whole. He will be missed.

http://www.rxmuscle.com/articles/muscle-gossip/4125-muscle-gossip-33-rip-art-atwood.html

DK II · « **Reply #1 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:17:44 PM »

PIP.

If he drowned in a pool, it will be hard to say it was steroids.

el numero uno · « **Reply #2 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:19:15 PM »

Quote from: DK II on September 11, 2011, 10:17:44 PM

PIP.

If he drowned in a pool, it will be hard to say it was steroids.

the hgh prolly numbed his hands so he couldn't swim.

PIP

gh15 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:20:33 PM »

i would be very surprized if a mature 37 year old just drown in pool,, never the less he was a mess of hormones diuretics and ....you got that right narcotics,,

gh15 approved

gh15 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:21:42 PM »

he may very well drowned it is just that how many 37 year old you know that drown in pools... just beyond belief but i wont be surprized with anything in this cult

gh15 approved

DK II · « **Reply #5 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:22:33 PM »

Quote from: gh15 on September 11, 2011, 10:20:33 PM

i would be very surprized if a mature 37 year old just drown in pool,, never the less he was a mess of hormones diuretics and ....you got that right narcotics,,

gh15 approved

He probably was only drunk as shit, happens millions of times every day in the US of A.

Ron · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:25:06 PM »

Wow. Very sad to hear. We were supposed to meet Art and Steven (his sales manager) in Vegas in a few days to go over Professional Supplements and the line (we carry it). Known Art for quite a few years. Rest in Peace. Has to be more to this.

WillGrant · « **Reply #7 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:27:59 PM »

Yes agree with Ron - sad news - best wishes to his loved ones

RIP

kiwiol · « **Reply #8 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:35:29 PM »

Sad. Guy was almost a Mr Olympia in the back poses.

RIP

musclecenter · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:36:08 PM »

RIP

(pic may be taken 2010,not sure)

Matt C · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:38:29 PM »

Viking11 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:41:30 PM »

Are you serious? Pleaese wake up guys. Nobody should be amusedx/laughing/joking 2 pros in a month?

g101 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:44:17 PM »

Quote from: intenceman on September 11, 2011, 10:41:30 PM

Are you serious? Pleaese wake up guys. Nobody should be amusedx/laughing/joking 2 pros in a month?

what do you expect when you mix... booze, painkillers, cocaine, AAS, insulin, diuretics combo ABUSE for YEARS ..... all professionals do this

the pool story is a cover up

Disgusted · « **Reply #13 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:44:47 PM »

Jesus that sucks.

kiwiol · « **Reply #14 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:44:55 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on September 11, 2011, 10:38:29 PM

He was the opposite of Nasser in a way - looked big but blocky and unimpressive (shape-wise) from the front, but huge and freaky in the back poses. Will Harris is supposed to have a big back and he looks small compared to Atwood there.

Those pics are freaky - Luke and Art gone within the space of a month (and the other is an immortal vampire

)

quadzilla456 · « **Reply #15 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:48:08 PM »

Quote from: Matt C on September 11, 2011, 10:38:29 PM

Wow, to think these two died weeks apart. And how strange that Art died on 9/11.

quadzilla456 · « **Reply #16 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:48:48 PM »

Quote from: musclecenter on September 11, 2011, 10:36:08 PM

RIP

(pic may be taken 2010,not sure)

Art looks smaller there. I would not even have recognized him.

TK · « **Reply #17 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:50:49 PM »

Pictures

Viking11 · « **Reply #18 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:52:14 PM »

Quote from: g101 on September 11, 2011, 10:44:17 PM

what do you expect when you mix... booze, painkillers, cocaine, AAS, insulin, diuretics combo ABUSE for YEARS ..... all professionals do this

the pool story is a cover up

Ok./may be true. But this is becoming a pattern, and I hate seeing people die for no good reason. If you guys think this makes me an idiot, fine.

99 Bananas · « **Reply #19 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:53:48 PM »

Well at least he was probably having a nice time when he went out. He was always one of the interesting guys on the scene. PIP Art Atwood.

DK II · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:54:29 PM »

Quote from: Halcyon on September 11, 2011, 10:44:33 PM

and why is that? many of us are retired and healthy. we lose few clowns along the way until homeostasis is restored. the circle of life.

Yes, it is unfortunate that it is 2 deaths in one month, but besides that, people die, nothing to do about it.

DK II · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2011, 10:56:05 PM »

Quote from: quadzilla456 on September 11, 2011, 10:48:08 PM

Wow, to think these two died weeks apart. And how strange that Art died on 9/11.

LOL, don't tell me now that the Bush administration and CIA are behind this.

He died on 9/11, care to look up how many people died yesterday??

Fucking idiot.

Parker · « **Reply #22 on:** September 11, 2011, 11:02:49 PM »

Quote from: quadzilla456 on September 11, 2011, 10:48:08 PM

Wow, to think these two died weeks apart. And how strange that Art died on 9/11.

The Feds are tying up loose ends...

The True Adonis · « **Reply #23 on:** September 11, 2011, 11:05:01 PM »

Dropping like Flies lately.

Matt C · « **Reply #24 on:** September 11, 2011, 11:08:27 PM »

Quote from: g101 on September 11, 2011, 10:44:17 PM

what do you expect when you mix... booze, painkillers, cocaine, AAS, insulin, diuretics combo ABUSE for YEARS ..... all professionals do this

the pool story is a cover up

Drowning deaths do happen to able-bodied people though. A friend of mine who was only 21 passed away in July. Because it was on the weekend of Canada Day and because he was an outdoors type and proficient swimmer I immediately assumed his drowning could have been alcohol related. As it turned out, he dived and hit his head on a rock and while unconscious underwater, drowned. You know it's a bit chilling when you hear a friend has died and have no idea why until hours or days after the fact. I had lost touch a little over the past year and saw him last the week after the Arnold Classic. He was in great health then. It really makes me wonder when my time could be up. I was also planning on seeing him again but put it off. His death was a sad reminder of why keeping in touch is a good thing.

Quote from: kiwiol on September 11, 2011, 10:44:55 PM

He was the opposite of Nasser in a way - looked big but blocky and unimpressive (shape-wise) from the front, but huge and freaky in the back poses. Will Harris is supposed to have a big back and he looks small compared to Atwood there.

Those pics are freaky - Luke and Art gone within the space of a month (and the other is an immortal vampire )

Good call on the Nasser [inverse] comparison. Nasser El Atwood would win the Olympia!

Quote from: DK II on September 11, 2011, 10:56:05 PM

LOL, don't tell me now that the Bush administration and CIA are behind this.

He died on 9/11, care to look up how many people died yesterday??

Fucking idiot.

If the details are correct, Art's death could simply be an accidental drowning and unrelated to the industry. That said, we are now finally at the time where we will slowly begin to see the effects of professional bodybuilding during the chemical era on its participants. We already know the results of the seventies and eighties where there was massive steroid use but little or no GH/insulin/IGF-1 use. Bodybuilding post-Lee Haney is a different animal though.