Bodybuilding and fitness fans are sad because Gustavo Badell, also known as “The Freakin’ Rican,” died on July 13, 2023, at 50. His sudden passing has deeply affected the community, touching fans and athletes around the world. Muscle Insider confirmed the news through X, formerly known as Twitter, stating,
“We are saddened by the death of IFBB Pro Gustavo Badell who has died at the age of 51. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. R.I.P.”
Gustavo Badell Cause of Death
How did Gustavo Badel die? Gustavo Badell’s cause of death has not been officially confirmed in detail. Initial reports suggested that he passed away due to a stroke, but there has been no official confirmation of this as of the last update.
Additionally, it was reported that Badell had been dealing with kidney issues for some time before his passing. However, without an official statement or confirmation from reliable sources, the exact cause of his death remains unverified.
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Gustavo Badell Career and Legacy
At fifteen, Gustavo started lifting weights to get bigger for boxing. Surprisingly, he gained muscles quickly and won his first bodybuilding competition at 19, the 1991 Junior Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships.
After six years of training, he turned pro by winning the 1997 Caribbean Championships. In 1998, he entered the Grand Prix of Germany by the International Federation of BodyBuilders.
His journey included various competitions, like the Night of Champions in 1999, Ironman Pro Invitational in 2000, and Mr. Olympia in 2002 (where he ranked 24th).
Things changed in 2003, thanks to support from fellow bodybuilder Milos Sarcev. Gustavo’s performance improved, and he made an astonishing leap from 24th place in the 2002 Mr. Olympia to 3rd place in 2004, the most significant jump in Olympia history.
He maintained this position in 2005 and even won the “Challenge Round” against Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. Gustavo became a notable figure in fitness magazines, featuring on the cover of Flex magazine and appearing in MuscleTech ads for Nitrotech Hardcore and Masstech weight-gain powder.
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