Oct 18 2008

Ben Weider Dead at 85

Published by Joe Pietaro at 11:41 pm under Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding Guru Passes Suddenly in Montreal

Although he was 85 years old, the passing of Ben Weider comes as a shock to the bodybuilding world. He died at a Montreal hospital of an undisclosed illness. Just a few short weeks ago, Weider was standing on the Mr. Olympia stage crowning Dexter Jackson in Las Vegas.

A funeral is being for Monday in Montreal. Weider is survived by his wife Huguette Derouin and their three sons, Louis, Eric and Mark.

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2 Responses to “Ben Weider Dead at 85”

  1. # Jerry Hinkleon 28 Oct 2008 at 3:28 am

    To the Family of Ben Weider,

    My thought and Prayers are you and yours at this great time of Sorrow……………….Jerry

  2. # LARRY MARCO (MID CITY MUSCLE MAGAZINES)on 02 Dec 2008 at 6:58 pm

    To the Weider family, We at Mid City express our sincere and deep felt sorrow of the loss occurred to Mr Weider. We have had the utmost respect for this mans legecy.May God bless you, we will miss you dearly.., warmest regards, Larry, the mid city collection

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