Bodybuilder Gustavo Badell's sudden death has shocked everyone
Kelly Taylor
The sudden death of Gustavo Badell has left everyone shocked and miserable. The Internet has been taken over by his grieving fans.
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Everyone is shocked
“The Freakin Rican” is a name given to Gustavo Badell by the bodybuilding community. He is quite a renowned bodybuilder.
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The Freakin Rican
He first gained notoriety in Venezuela before topping the sport on a global scale.
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Badell’s first achievement
Gustavo Badell started his bodybuilding career at a young age, passionately pursuing his desire to shape his physique.
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Started out at a young age
His commitment to weightlifting resulted in the creation of a great physique at the age of just 19, making him a good candidate for competitive bodybuilding.
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Commitment led to good physique
Beginning at the Junior Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships in 1991, he rose to prominence in the industry.
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Began in 1991
He competed in the Mr. Olympia Challenger round in 2005 against respected bodybuilders Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler.
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Mr. Olympia Challenger
Years ago, he retired from bodybuilding competitions, but he took care of his health and his physique.
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Retirement
On July 13, 2023, Gustavo Badell passed away. He was 50 years old. Though the cause of his death is unknown, it is said that he was fighting kidney issues.
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Badell passed away
Edward Abbew, owner of the Olympian Gym, posted pictures of Badell and him from their Italy trip and got nostalgic over their sweet memories.
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Edward’s emotional post
Since his death, fans have also posted heartfelt tributes to their idol and condolences to his family and friends.
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Fans tribute
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