Rich Piana
Richard "Rich" Piana (September 26, 1969 – August 25, 2017) was an American businessman, entrepreneur, social media personality, bodybuilder, YouTuber, content creator, actor, and stuntman. He was born in Los Angeles, California.[1] Was of Italian and Armenian heritage. Stood 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) and weighed 330 lb (150 kg). Had massive 25 in (64 cm) biceps.
Piana won the Mr. California title along with competitions in Los Angeles in 2003 and Sacramento in 2009.[2][3] His admission in 2016 that he used anabolic steroids as part of his regimen was controversial.[4] Piana often appeared in commercials and television series such as Scrubs and Ripley's Believe It or Not.[1]
Piana died at age 47 on August 25, 2018 in Florida, after spending two weeks in an induced coma following a possible overdose.[5][2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 STRONG MAN Rich Piana dead – Body-building supremo’s incredible life in pictures from teen weightlifter and Mr California muscle man to Incredible Hulk cameos. The Sun (25 August 2017). Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Celebrity US bodybuilder Rich Piana dies aged 46 after collapsing two weeks ago - Newsbeat. .co.uk (25 August 2017). Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ Bodybuilding champion dies after collapse. News.sky.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ Bodybuilder Rich Piana dies. News.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ Rich Piana Dead at 46 ... After Medical Emergency. tmz.com (25 August 2017). Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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