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Title: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: Max_Rep on May 07, 2010, 02:22:37 PM
News is that Dennis passed away this morning. RIP Dennis. 
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Post by: funk51 on May 07, 2010, 02:25:40 PM
sorry to hear this rip dennis.
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Post by: Mr Nobody on May 07, 2010, 02:25:50 PM
News is that Dennis passed away this morning. RIP Dennis. 
You got a link Max? He was one of the greats.
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: Max_Rep on May 07, 2010, 02:55:43 PM
You got a link Max? He was one of the greats.

Peter McGough reported this on Ironage.us. It doesn't really say much more than I have.

I also got an e-mail going around from John Balik to Boyer Coe, Gene Mozee, Mike Uritz and Mike Neveux. Nothing is posted on Dennis's website yet but there is a letter about his health problems and cancer diagnosis. http://www.tinerino.com/

Dennis was one of the guys still competing when I first started training and was among those who inspired me (Dennis, Boyer, Sergio, Arnold, Jim Haisop, Padilla, Grymko). I only met him once at Gold’s Venice and had lunch with him and Grymko but he seemed like a great guy.
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Post by: Topskin69 on May 07, 2010, 03:27:44 PM

"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain"
Phillippians: 1:21

PIP Dennis
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Post by: Coach is Back! on May 07, 2010, 03:30:24 PM
Just caught this thread. RIP to an icon I watched as a kid.
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Post by: LMV on May 07, 2010, 03:30:32 PM
^^^^

Not too sure what the Phillipines have to do Dennis dying but PIP anyway
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Post by: IronMagazine.com on May 07, 2010, 04:01:40 PM
April 2010

There has been much speculation as to the health and welfare of Dennis Tinerino. We thought it might be best to post this letter, which was recently sent by pastor Graham Cathers to friends and ministry partners:

Dear Friends,

I hope this letter finds you blessed and doing well in this New Year. I wanted to take just a moment of your time to talk about a mutual friend of ours, Dennis Tinerino.

You may or may not know that Dennis was diagnosed with an inoperable tumor last year. The first reports seemed hopeful for a full recovery, but since that since that time the mass has increased and a change in the medication was prescribed, which has stopped working.

I’ve had the privilege of being Dennis and Anita’s pastor over the past several years, and they are the real deal. They are two of the most generous people I’ve ever met with their time, compassion, and resources.

Dennis is a prophet and evangelist who lives by preaching the Gospel. God has led him to cut back on his itinerant ministry in order to spend intimate time with the Lord in prayer, standing for his healing. This cuts back on his income to keep the ministry going.

While his health insurance covers some of the expenses, many of the doctors’ visits, x-rays, procedures, and prescriptions are not covered. As his friend, I would like to ask you to consider helping him in two ways:

First, would you have your intercessory prayer ministry begin to uphold Dennis at this time for his complete recover? I know Dennis and Anita would be grateful for your partnership in this capacity.

Second, would it be possible for you or your church to assist Dennis with these ongoing expenses? Should you want to help with a love offering, Dennis and Anita would be most grateful.

Thanks again for your friendship and partnership in ministry.

In His love,
Pastor Graham Cathers
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Post by: pellius on May 07, 2010, 04:22:26 PM
When I first move to Southern California in the early eighties Dennis came in for a workout at Barlow's gym one morning. It was a hole in the wall place and only a few people there. After some light training he took off his shirt and hit some poses. He was wide has heck. He asked the manager there, Brian Busian, who Dennis seemed to know previous what he thought. Brian said that his legs looked a little light under his track pants. Well, you know bodybuilders. The pants dropped to the ankles and the quads shots were hit. For me, having no experience with world class bodybuilders was shock at how big his quads seemed to me and how they looked so separated and ripped that it look like each muscle group was piece in.

Dennis was part of the glory days of bodybuilding. Unfortunately, gone forever.
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: Mr Nobody on May 07, 2010, 04:49:20 PM
Peter McGough reported this on Ironage.us. It doesn't really say much more than I have.

I also got an e-mail going around from John Balik to Boyer Coe, Gene Mozee, Mike Uritz and Mike Neveux. Nothing is posted on Dennis's website yet but there is a letter about his health problems and cancer diagnosis. http://www.tinerino.com/

Dennis was one of the guys still competing when I first started training and was among those who inspired me (Dennis, Boyer, Sergio, Arnold, Jim Haisop, Padilla, Grymko). I only met him once at Gold’s Venice and had lunch with him and Grymko but he seemed like a great guy.
Those guys from what I understand from history were some good people. You always hate to hear of of one of the legends passing away.
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: Oldschool Flip on May 07, 2010, 06:50:59 PM
I remember Dennis from my starting days of bodybuilding in '82. He seemed like a class act.
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Post by: Schmoe Buster on May 07, 2010, 10:43:22 PM
RIP Dennis
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Post by: Max_Rep on May 08, 2010, 12:30:22 AM
RIP Dennis

E-mail I got from Mike Uretz:

Dave

It’s very sad news but Dennis had stomach cancer 20 years ago and he beat it. He really turned his life around and he did great work with at risk kids all these tears. He was not afraid of death in the least. Dennis had a big personality and he was always a leader at Gold’s and later at the World Gym at 2210 Main street. He rests in peace.

Mike Uretz

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Post by: Hurricane Beef ! on May 08, 2010, 03:12:39 AM
RIP Dennis.

THE BEEF
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Post by: Pollux on May 08, 2010, 04:09:07 AM
Goodbye, Dennis.  :(

(http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w142/Flex2000/FriDec25013150EST2009.jpg)
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Post by: wes on May 08, 2010, 05:15:06 AM
Another "Iron Game" legend gone.

RIP Dennis.
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Post by: JasonH on May 08, 2010, 06:54:58 AM
RIP Dennis Tinerino.

I remember reading an excerpt from Joe Roark's column in Flex many years back about Dennis who was once asked to do a beer commerical for decent money but he refused as he did not drink nor approved of drinking. A good man who stood by his principles.  :'(
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Post by: noworries on May 08, 2010, 08:20:01 AM
Didn't know Dennis but saw him alot in the gym back in 80 to 83.  He seemed really nice and smiled alot.  I remember seeing him talking to someone and kicking the ground you know like when you are a little kid and shy.  He always looked really good.
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Post by: inzane on May 08, 2010, 10:27:48 AM
RIP.... one of the greats of the golden age of our sport
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Post by: Lord Humungous on May 08, 2010, 11:18:49 AM
Very sad news indeed! He was the first BBer in saw in person at my brothers first bench press competition at a local mall believe it or not. He was just amazing!!
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Post by: MisterGX on May 08, 2010, 11:56:36 AM
GODSPEED.... REST IN PEACE...
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Post by: 240 is Back on May 08, 2010, 12:05:13 PM
born 1945.   Rest in peace.
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Post by: njflex on May 08, 2010, 07:29:51 PM
rip paisano.
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Post by: Overload on May 08, 2010, 08:53:12 PM
R.I.P.


8)
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Post by: WillGrant on May 09, 2010, 01:34:47 AM
RIP Dennis.
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Post by: keanu on May 09, 2010, 09:10:22 PM
Dennis had the widest shoulders in town, and was a great with the ladies. He later got religious, but always broke out the smile. RIP Dennis.
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Post by: Matt C on May 09, 2010, 09:37:47 PM
Dennis had the widest shoulders in town, and was a great with the ladies. He later got religious, but always broke out the smile. RIP Dennis.

Speak more on this please.
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Post by: Kwon on May 10, 2010, 05:49:36 AM
RIP
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Post by: unbatrainer on May 10, 2010, 12:05:48 PM
RIP
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Post by: Bones on May 11, 2010, 01:03:26 PM
    I remember seeing him guest pose at a few of Chet Yorton's natural contests back in the late 70's...I remember him knocking Frank Zane at one of the shows calling him a scare crow and a chemist...I'm sure he(Dennis) did his share of enhacements back in the day..anyway I'm sure he's in a better place now...RIP Dennis
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Post by: Tarantula157 on May 12, 2010, 08:40:38 AM
RIP
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Post by: Bodybuilding Related on May 13, 2010, 06:50:43 AM
RIP

(http://weightlifting.org/honorees/tirrerino.jpg)
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Post by: Alex23 on May 13, 2010, 07:23:13 PM
Dennis now Posing in Peace.  :(

(http://www.tinerino.com/images/gallery/dennis-arnold-now.jpg)
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: pellius on May 16, 2010, 12:39:07 AM
Dennis now Posing in Peace.  :(

(http://www.tinerino.com/images/gallery/dennis-arnold-now.jpg)

Although his face filled out a bit Dennis never seemed to age over the years. Always pretty much looked the same.
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: Neptuno on May 17, 2010, 02:35:28 AM
When I was only a child, Dennis was one of the Bodybuilding Kings, he will be always in my mind only for it. I anted to be look like him. RIP
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Post by: Radical Plato on May 19, 2010, 05:26:46 AM
RIP Sermonator
 :(
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Post by: musclecenter on May 21, 2010, 03:08:27 AM
RIP
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Post by: arce1988 on May 24, 2010, 01:29:45 PM
 RIP
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Post by: Milos_Sarcev on May 27, 2010, 03:27:31 PM
RIP
Wonderful human being I was honoured to meet few years back.
Condolences to his love ones.


Milos
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Post by: LOVESMINGE on May 29, 2010, 03:15:20 AM
Dennis was a great competitor with great calves and was an iron warrior way before all the oil additives like synthol.RIP
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Post by: funk51 on May 29, 2010, 12:14:06 PM
Dennis was a great competitor with great calves and was an iron warrior way before all the oil additives like synthol.RIP
dennis t was more than great calves he rivaled arnold s and many including boyer coe  thought he should have been mr olympia 1980.
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on May 31, 2010, 10:32:02 AM
P.I.P Dennis  :(
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Post by: Gym Rat on September 16, 2023, 02:13:13 AM
Dennis was great when in his prime... Wide dude...

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f4/Dennis_Tinerino.jpg)
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Post by: Rambone on September 16, 2023, 02:56:10 AM
Is his manager Kenny still alive? “The pen is mightier than the muscle in this particular occasion. Remember the golden rule. He who was the gold makes the rules.” What a sleaze bag! Dennis looked great at the 1980 Olympia
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Post by: Kwon on September 16, 2023, 03:52:23 AM
^^^^

Not too sure what the Phillippines have to do Dennis dying but PIP anyway

He was a Christian who often visited
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: affeman on September 16, 2023, 04:01:58 AM
Who?
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Post by: falco on September 16, 2023, 04:28:48 AM
RIP Ironbrother.
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Post by: wes on September 16, 2023, 05:10:27 AM
Dennis Tinerino

1964

Mr Atlantic Coast - AAU, Winner
Mr East Coast - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Teen Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd

1965

Mr America - AAU, 9th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 3rd
Junior Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr North America - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, Winner
Teen Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr USA - AAU, 2nd
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd

1966

Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
Mr America - AAU, 6th
Junior Mr America - AAU, 6th
Mr USA - AAU, Winner
Mr USA - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

1967

Mr America - AAU, Winner
Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America - AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America - AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1968

Mr Universe - NABBA, Overall Winner
Mr Universe - NABBA, Tall, 1st

1969

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 2nd

1970

Pro Mr America - WBBG, 2nd

1971

Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 1st
Pro Mr World - WBBG, 3rd

1972

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st

1973

Universe - Pro - NABBA, Tall, 1st
Mr World - IFBB, Tall, 2nd

1975

Universe - Pro - IFBB, Disqualified
World Pro Championships - IFBB, Overall Winner
World Pro Championships - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 1st

1977

Olympia - IFBB, 6th
Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 3rd

1978

Natural Mr America - NBA, Professional, 1st
Night of Champions - IFBB, 6th
Olympia - IFBB, 9th
Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 4th

1979

Best in the World - IFBB, Professional, 4th
Canada Diamond Pro Cup - IFBB, 4th
Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 6th
Grand Prix Pennsylvania - IFBB, 4th
Grand Prix Vancouver - IFBB, 4th
Olympia - IFBB, HeavyWeight, 2nd

1980

Canada Pro Cup - IFBB, 3rd
Olympia - IFBB, 8th

1981

Grand Prix World Cup - IFBB, 5th
Olympia - IFBB, 7th
Professional World Cup - IFBB, 5th
Universe - Pro - IFBB, Winner
World Pro Championships - IFBB, Winner

1982

Olympia - IFBB, 14th
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: Thin Lizzy on September 16, 2023, 02:29:20 PM
He was one of the first guys I ever heard talk honestly about steroids. I saw him being interviewed on a public access show on cable television. He talked about being “held hostage” by the drugs.

RIP
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: hench on September 16, 2023, 02:33:52 PM
Totally forgot Dennis died and thought no not another one, until i opened the thread and jogged my memory.
Dead 13 years already!
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: obsidian on September 16, 2023, 03:06:54 PM
Yes, PIP Dennis. Just looked and he was billed as 6'-1.5" and even 6'-2". But looking at photos next to Arnold, I would say he was around 5'-10" or maybe 5'-11".

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/aa/57/e6/aa57e664d19f1a3fe69f4f86617701fb.jpg)
Title: Re: Dennis Tinerino - RIP
Post by: NarcissisticDeity on September 16, 2023, 03:27:50 PM
Yes, PIP Dennis. Just looked and he was billed as 6'-1.5" and even 6'-2". But looking at photos next to Arnold, I would say he was around 5'-10" or maybe 5'-11".

(https://i.pinimg.com/736x/aa/57/e6/aa57e664d19f1a3fe69f4f86617701fb.jpg)

If I recall correctly he was 6'0"
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Post by: Coach is Back! on September 16, 2023, 04:22:13 PM
We still see his wife, Anita at the Muscle Beach contests.