BODYBUILDER Lenny Persin, also known as “Big Lenny”, has died aged 60.
The legendary competitor was reportedly suffering from congestive heart failure prior to his death over the weekend.
‘Big Lenny’ has passed away aged 60
The bodybuilder was reportedly suffering from congestive heart failure prior to his death
His official cause of death is not yet known
The news were confirmed in a YouTube video by fellow bodybuilder Dave Palumbo on Sunday.
He said: “Big Lenny Persin is no longer with us. He passed over the last couple days, we’re not really sure exactly what day.
“He was suffering from congestive heart failure for quite some time now.
“Big Lenny was an icon in the sport. He carved out a unique niche for himself, leading a group of bodybuilders who went by the name of the Del Rey Misfits.
“He was their fearless leader.”
His official cause of death is not yet known.
Big Lenny was well-known for his eccentric appearance, especially his protruding stomach, and his larger-than-life personality.
Due to a disease called palumboism, which is usually brought on by the usage of HGH and insulin and causes difficulty contracting the abdominal muscles, he did not have the conventional bodybuilding appearance.
Big Lenny has participated in multiple bodybuilding competitions.
In the most recent one, the 2017 NPC Ruby Championship, he finished in second place.
His goal was to be the biggest guy on stage and he was passionate about the sport, Fitness Volt reports.
In another recent YouTube video, industry expert Jon Bravo also confirmed Lenny’s death while remembering his personality.
He said: “I had a chance to know him and he was a gentle giant, you know.
“One of the biggest guys, the biggest guy in the room and, you know, if there’s one thing we can all learn from Big Lenny is that he lived each day to the fullest and it didn’t matter if he lived in a rundown apartment filled with roaches and dirt and mould, each day, he had a smile on his face, and each day he found a way to make himself happy.”
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