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Illia Yefimchyk passed away on September 11.
The Belarusian bodybuilder was famous for his immense size
Illia Yefimchyk, known as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder,” has died at the age of 36 after suffering a heart attack. Yefimchyk, who earned the nickname “The Mutant” due to his impressive physique, was admitted to a hospital on September 6 after a heart attack and fell into a coma, the New York Post reported.
The Belarusian bodybuilder later passed away on September 11. Yefimchyk’s wife, Anna, performed chest compressions while waiting for an ambulance. “I spent every day with him, hoping for recovery. His heart started beating again for two days, but doctors informed me that his brain had stopped functioning,” she told local media.
Life Of Yefimchyk
Standing 6 feet tall and weighing 340 pounds, Yefimchyk maintained his massive physique through an extreme diet, consuming up to 16,500 calories a day, according to The Post. His meals reportedly included over five pounds of steak and more than 100 pieces of sushi across seven meals. He was known for his impressive lifting capabilities, claiming a 600-pound bench press, 700-pound deadlift, and 700-pound squat.
Though Yefimchyk never competed in professional bodybuilding events, he gained popularity on social media, amassing a large following by sharing his training routines and fitness journey. Inspired by legends like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, he began bodybuilding as a teenager.
Yefimchyk’s death follows that of other bodybuilders, including British competitor Neil Currey, who died at 34, and Brazilian bodybuilder Antonio Souza, who was 26. Currey’s family attributed his death to prolonged steroid use, while Souza died from cardiac arrest after a competition. Yefimchyk’s passing has raised concerns about the health risks associated with extreme bodybuilding practices and the potential impact of steroid use in the fitness community.
