Author Topic: Phil Hernon RIP - 08-20-21 (Read 15984 times)

Fallsview · « **on:** August 20, 2021, 12:19:19 PM »

Goodmorrow,

With a heavy heart I bring news that bodybuilder Phil Hernon has passed away.

Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:22:52 PM »

Just saw that on FB.... sad

wes · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:25:01 PM »

Damn........RIP !

BayGBM · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:27:22 PM »

Oh nooooooo!

I was a fan. Didn’t he have a daughter? How old was he?

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:34:24 PM »

Damn! I remember having videos with him and Leo Costa working out. I think it was the Titan Training System. RIP

fredrollon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:34:37 PM »

"There is not a lot of information online about Phil which seems that it is almost deliberate but what we do know is that he was born on March 31, 1966 somewhere off the east coast of the USA."

https://www.bodybuildingfanatic.com/phil-hernon.html

55 years old, apparently.

Kwon · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:44:20 PM »

Too young!

Primemuscle · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:47:00 PM »

Sad. He suffered ill health for quite a few years including kidney failure and palsy of the 3rd cranial nerve. May he rest in peace now.

BB · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:48:52 PM »

He was in a rough way -

https://www.kidneybuzz.com/find-a-kidney-donor/phil-hernon .

RIP.

a_pupil · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2021, 12:52:41 PM »

He was looking rough the past few years. Still jacked though.

falco · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2021, 01:20:34 PM »

RIP.
Didnt he won a show to Craig Titus and never competed again?

wes · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2021, 01:26:21 PM »

Philip Hernon Jr

Born March 31, 1966

1987

Collegiate Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd

1991

USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 9th

1994

USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1995

USA Championships - NPC, Overall Winner
USA Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 1st

1996

Night of Champions - IFBB, 15th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 8th

© MuscleMemory

a_pupil · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2021, 01:34:18 PM »

Pretty sad the way we're losing so many icons from when bodybuilding was still great.

I learned a lot from Phil's online posts.

He definitely had great physique genetics as he was still in good shape despite the back to back major illnesses he was getting the past few years.

PIP

Taffin · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2021, 01:54:28 PM »

PIP - 55 is no age

$:-\$

mphgrove · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2021, 02:02:58 PM »

Much admired thick bodybuilder, here in Pump Room 1995:

ThisisOverload · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2021, 02:05:05 PM »

Dropping like flies.

Must be the genetic defects from childbirth.

LurkerNoMore · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2021, 02:07:21 PM »

His health has been declining over the past couple of years. The last time I spoke with him before the summer he seemed to be in good spirits and actually laughed a lot. Such a loss.

IroNat · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2021, 02:15:45 PM »

Genetic abnormalities all.

>

https://generationiron.com/phil-hernon-dies/

"Though initial information at this time is slim, Phil Hernon had previously posted in 2020 on Instagram posts (now deleted) that he had to be on dialysis – indicating some sort of health issue. There has been little activity on his social media channels. His latest posts falling near early 2020.

Phil Hernon’s passing comes after a string of tragic and too soon deaths. It was earlier reported that NPC bodybuilder Sofia Graham passed away in her sleep. She was 27 years old. Additionally, two bodybuilding competitors passed away at the Europa Pro this past weekend. Alena Kosinova, who was rushed to the hospital mere hours before she was set to walk on stage. Italian athlete Orlando Gallucci was also found dead just days after competing in the Europa Pro."

Taffin · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2021, 02:30:17 PM »

"Where are the bodies..?"

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2021, 02:57:20 PM »

I had been following Phil heavily for years on FB and IG. He was going through a lot. Kidney failure for a long time and on dialysis for a few years now. Prior to that...he beat prostate cancer. He continued to train and looked great all through this. He kept a pretty positive outlook considering. Most guys would have broke under the circumstances. He was posting for quite a while about wanting a kidney transplant. One of his last FB posts...if I recall...was about him moving back up to NY state for the transplant. He had been in Jacksonville, Florida for the past many years. But his FB said Tampa recently. Its possible that he got the transplant and his body rejected it. Hopefully it wasnt suicide due to his many health issues building up over time. Either way...he was a guy who marched to his own drum. Had interesting takes on bodybuilding. RIP man.

LittleJ · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2021, 03:11:18 PM »

Quote from: ThisisOverload on August 20, 2021, 02:05:05 PM

Dropping like flies.

Must be the genetic defects from childbirth.

Hopefully you're next

youandme · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2021, 03:14:42 PM »

M

Remember seeing that pic of him as a teenager. He definitely had a powerful structure. RIP

BEEFYHEAVYWEIGHT · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2021, 03:29:19 PM »

Incredible!!!!

The Keto Kid · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2021, 03:42:40 PM »

Anybody know if he got vaccinated?

Soul Crusher · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2021, 03:47:05 PM »

Rip.