R.I.P. Joe Weider

**PAiN** · 03-23-2013, 05:26 PM

Death of Joe Weider

Death of ‘The Master Blaster’

A sad week for bodybuilding, following the death of Nasser El Sonbaty the Father of modern day bodybuilding, Joe Weider has passed away.

Any bodybuilder of any standing will have enjoyed a connection with Joe Weider. From Arnold, Franco Columbo, Lou Ferrigno through to Yates, Coleman, Cutler and now Heath they have all benfited from his company’s support.

Responsible for the Mr. Olympia contest and the biggest bodybuilding publications in the world; Flex and Muscle & Fitness, Weider dominated the sport. Living well into his nineties Joe Weider was the epitomy of the American Dream and a champion of health and fitness.

There will never be his like again.

RIP Joe Weider.

**MuscleAddiction** · 03-23-2013, 05:47 PM

He was the man that made it all happen...God bless Joe!

**flyingfox272** · 03-23-2013, 06:05 PM

A legend has passed, he will be missed.

**IronFox** · 03-23-2013, 06:06 PM

First Nasser El Sonbaty and now Joe Weider? Seems the famous icons of the sport are dropping away so soon ;/

RIP Joe Weider

**rippedgolfer** · 03-23-2013, 06:08 PM

Wow. Sad day. Rip joe.

**bigdude** · 03-23-2013, 06:28 PM

Thanks for everything joe
Enjoy your rest

**RockShawn** · 03-23-2013, 06:36 PM

Thanks joe. Glad you're home now.

**jdb3** · 03-23-2013, 07:58 PM

I remember the first hormones I ever ran, we bought WEIDER androstene at Wal-mart, it was legal! I think we were like 14!

R.I.P a true pioneer indeed

**bigboithetank** · 03-23-2013, 09:16 PM

Rest In Peace, Joe. I know you're hitting it hard up in the sky now where only true bodybuilders train.

**IronFox** · 03-23-2013, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by jdb3

I remember the first hormones I ever ran, we bought WEIDER androstene at Wal-mart, it was legal! I think we were like 14!

R.I.P a true pioneer indeed

And how were the gains on that?