Rip Don

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05-09-2005, 12:17 PM
Prime

Rip Don

By Bob Chickerillo
Sorry to report that DON YOUNGBLOOD has passed away in his home, apparently the cause of death being a massive heart attack.

Don stunned the bodybuilding world by beating the previously "unbeatable" Vince Taylor at the 2002 Masters O. Don went on to forfill his lifelong dream of competing in that years Mr. Olympia later that same year.

Don just celebrated his 51st birthday April 7, and ran a very successful trucking business in his home state of Arkansas with his wife and children.

On behalf of all the IFBB pros, I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Youngblood family. Don was a champion bodybuilder, but more importantly a devoted husband, father and grandfather...he will be missed.
05-09-2005, 12:25 PM
needmorestrength

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Originally Posted by Prime

By Bob Chickerillo
Sorry to report that DON YOUNGBLOOD has passed away in his home, apparently the cause of death being a massive heart attack.

Don stunned the bodybuilding world by beating the previously "unbeatable" Vince Taylor at the 2002 Masters O. Don went on to forfill his lifelong dream of competing in that years Mr. Olympia later that same year.

Don just celebrated his 51st birthday April 7, and ran a very successful trucking business in his home state of Arkansas with his wife and children.

On behalf of all the IFBB pros, I wish to express our deepest sympathies to the Youngblood family. Don was a champion bodybuilder, but more importantly a devoted husband, father and grandfather...he will be missed.

That sucks. He didnt start until he was in his 30's I believe. He was a professional drag racer as well! BTW.. whos bob chickerillo? lol
05-09-2005, 12:27 PM
Maraxus

Wow. that sucks :(
05-09-2005, 12:35 PM
OGPackin

Wow! RIP!!

OG
05-09-2005, 12:45 PM
Prime

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Originally Posted by needmorestrength

That sucks. He didnt start until he was in his 30's I believe. He was a professional drag racer as well! BTW.. whos bob chickerillo? lol

IFBB Pro.
05-09-2005, 12:59 PM
needmorestrength

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Originally Posted by Prime

IFBB Pro.

Isnt it Bob ChicHirellio?
05-09-2005, 01:24 PM
Prime

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Originally Posted by needmorestrength

Isnt it Bob ChicHirellio?

does it matter? :shrug:
05-09-2005, 02:23 PM
Mr. Death

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Originally Posted by Maraxus

Wow. that sucks :(

Yeah, RIP Don. I saw a picture of him once when he was in his late thirties, and he looked like your average slightly overweight middle aged man. The transformation that he made to his body was amazing. He was a credit to what hard work will do for you.
05-09-2005, 04:10 PM
Jantzen4k

that sux

rip
05-09-2005, 04:16 PM
flexin-rph

Too bad...true loss to the community. His presentation at the 2002 Olympia was
impressive.
05-09-2005, 07:03 PM
needmorestrength

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Originally Posted by Prime

does it matter? :shrug:

Obviously or I wouldnt have pointed it out
05-09-2005, 07:31 PM
spound

Damn, hearing this type of sh1t really scares me when it comes to our lifestyle
R.I.P.
05-09-2005, 07:32 PM
BigMike J

Any pics of him??
05-09-2005, 07:49 PM
mfenske

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Originally Posted by BigMike J

Any pics of him??

http://www.donyoungblood.com/gallery.html
05-10-2005, 10:29 AM
decadbal

wow RIP bro..