Bodybuilding superstar Rich Piana would snort lines of pre-workout powder like it was cocaine … this according to the death report obtained by TMZ Sports. We broke the story … investigators found white powder at the apartment where…
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Rich Piana Dies; Famed Bodybuilder Was 46
Rich Piana, a bodybuilder famous for his massive physique, has passed away at the age of 46.
Piana was put in a medically-induced coma after he collapsed while getting a haircut on August 7.
Sadly, he never awakened, and his family shared the sad news of his death this morning.
Authorities have stated that they will conduct a full autopsy and investigation in order to determine a cause of death.
According to TMZ, a preliminary search of Piana’s apartment revealed 20 bottles of steroids and an unidentified white powder.
Piana was an admitted steroid user but at this time, it’s unclear of substances played a role in his death.
With more than 1 million Instagram followers and the title of Mr. California under his belt, Piana was one of the best-known names in the world of bodybuilding.
Piana reached more mainstream audiences through frequent media appearances, including a memorable segment on the popular Comedy Central series Tosh.0.
In his interview with comedian Daniel Tosh, Piana spoke of retiring from bodybuilding for his health.
“Your heart doesn’t know the difference,” Piana said when asked about the difference between a physique that’s 300 pounds of muscle versus one that’s 300 pounds of fat.
Unfortunately, it seems the allure of the lifestyle and its attendant money and fame were too much for Piana to resist.
While he retired from competition several years ago, Piana maintained his massive physique as a means of sustaining his online popularity.
This is the second death of a well-known bodybuilder this week.
On Tuesday, the world learned that Piana’s collegaue Dallas McCarver had passed away after choking on food.
As in Piana’s case, authorities are planning to conduct a full investigation and toxicity screening.
In a surprisingly candid YouTube post from 2014, Piana admitted to 30 years of steroid use, telling his followers that performance enhancing drugs are a sad necessity of his profession.
“If you want to become a professional bodybuilder, guess what — you’re probably going to have to f—in’ do ‘em,” he said in the video.
“You’re not going to have a choice.”
Piana went on to caution his fans of the dangers of hormone supplements, saying:
“There’s no reason to do steroids, you’re only hurting your body, you’re hurting yourself.”
Tragically, it seems Piana may have had difficulty following his own advice.
Bodybuilder Rich Piana Dies After Medical Emergency
Bodybuilding sensation Rich Piana has died … nearly 3 weeks after going into a coma following a medical emergency at his Florida apartment, TMZ Sports has learned. We broke the story … Piana collapsed while getting a haircut on August 7.…
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Bodybuilder Rich Piana Had 20 Bottles of Steroids During Medical Emergency
Bodybuilding superstar Rich Piana had 20 bottles of steroids in his home at the time of his medical emergency … this according to the police report obtained by TMZ Sports. Cops were called to Piana’s Florida home at 1:30 PM on Monday after the…
Friday, August 11, 2017
Bodybuilder Rich Piana Alive & Fighting After Medical Emergency, Girlfriend Says
Bodybuilding superstar Rich Piana is alive and fighting for his life after a medical emergency in Florida this week … so says his girlfriend. TMZ Sports has learned … Piana’s fitness model girlfriend, Chanel Jansen, was with Piana…
Thursday, August 10, 2017
Bodybuilder Rich Piana Placed In Medically Induced Coma After Emergency
Pro bodybuilder Rich Piana was placed into a medically induced coma this week after suffering a medical emergency at his Florida home, law enforcement sources tell TMZ Sports. 46-year-old Piana has competed and won several bodybuilding…
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