Ben Weider pics from the 2008 Mr. Olympia
It was a sad day on Saturday, October 18th, we I woke up, and found out that Ben Weider had passed away. He was an icon, and up until his passing, a person that was very aware and still came every year to the Olympia event, as he just did a few weeks ago. I got to meet Ben Weider a number of times, and one of my favorite honor was when Ben called my name on stage at the 2007 Olympia, and thanked me on stage. Here are some pictures I took from the 2008 Olympia. You will be missed Ben.
Ben & Joe Weider
Jim Manion, Dexter Jackson and Ben Weider on stage
Ryan DeLuca with Ben Weider
Vince Scalisi and Dave Conlon with Ben & Joe
Ron Avidan with Joe & Ben
Bev Francis and Steve Weinburger with Ben
Russ DeLuca with Joe & Ben
Isaac Hinds with Ben
Rob Wilkins, Bob Cicherillo, Dan Solomon and Robin Chang with Ben
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Ben Weider was a friend of mine from the young age of 22 until now at 43. He will be sorely missed and his tireless efforts to create the Inernationa Federation of Bodybuilding will live on through his contirbutions!
God Speed and Condolences to the Weider family.
Shawn Ray & Family
I AND ALL MEMBERS OF NORTH INDIA BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON SUDDEN DEMISR OF JOE WEIDER. WE ALL ARE WITH WEIDERS FAMILY IN HOURS OF SORROW AND GRIEF.
WE ALL PRAY FOR PEACE FOR DEPARTED SOUL.
NORTH INDIA BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION
I AND ALL MEMBERS OF NORTH INDIA BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON SUDDEN DEMISE OF JOE WEIDER. WE ALL ARE WITH WEIDERS FAMILY IN HOURS OF SORROW AND GRIEF.
WE ALL PRAY FOR PEACE FOR DEPARTED SOUL.
NORTH INDIA BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION
I AND ALL MEMBERS OF NORTH INDIA BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON SUDDEN DEMISE OF BEN WEIDER. WE ALL ARE WITH WEIDERS FAMILY IN HOURS OF SORROW AND GRIEF.
WE ALL PRAY FOR PEACE FOR DEPARTED SOUL.
NORTH INDIA BODYBUILDING ASSOCIATION
“Ben Weider was the single and most important resource and presence in the bodybuilding and fitness scene over the past 60 years. A fearless and undying leader in the bodybuilding industry it can go without saying that all we are today would never be without the masterful hand and artistry of Ben Weider”.
Ben Weider created the multi million dollar industries we now call the modern day bodybuilding era with Brother Joe. Together Ben Weider and brother Joe made the magic come alive. Ben opened more doors for more people than we all collectively could not accomplish in many life times.
We owe Ben a debt of thanks for his perseverance, determination, Tánaistí and staying power.
Thank you for your counsel and mentorship Ben.
We hope for a safe passage!
Your friend,
Mike Glass – Entertainment Productions® Est. 1971
I have out of the Bodybuilding world for a few years and as of two months decided to pic up the weights again. In South Africa, unless you are well “hooked up” news tends to travel slow.
I am shocked by the news of Ben Weider’s passing. I was just a skinny kid when I bought my first Musclemag and the Weider’s were and still are LEGENDS!
My prayers are with the family.My deepest condolences.
Neville van Wyk
Johannesburg ,South Africa
12.11.2008