Bodybuilding Mass Monster Illia Golem Dies at 36 Years Old – Fitness Volt

The bodybuilding community is in shock over the death of a talented athlete whose weight and physique had dazzled fans for years. Ilya “Golem” Yefimchik has passed away at the age of 36, it was confirmed on Instagram, but the cause of death has not been revealed at the time of writing.

Following in the footsteps of bodybuilding heroes Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, Ilya Golem started hitting the gym at a young age, determined to make people see him as a monster. The Czech Republic native was known for his insane physique, weighing over 348 pounds and standing 6 feet tall.

Bodybuilder Ilia Golem dies at age 36

Golem has been called the “most monstrous” bodybuilder, able to bench press 272 kilograms (just under 600 pounds) and deadlift 317 kilograms (nearly 700 pounds). To maintain his incredible muscle mass and strength, Ilia Golem consumed a tantalizing 16,500 calorie diet consisting of seven rich meals.

Sadly, his untimely passing has left fans remembering Illya Golem and his incredible achievements. At this time, the cause of his death is unknown and no details have been released.

“#BodybuildingNews
@whoisthebestbb has confirmed that Ilya Golem (@supersportguru) has passed away at the age of 36.

This is bad news for bodybuilding.

Condolences to friends and family 🙏🖤

Source: @whoisthebestbb” bodybuildingnewsonline Written.

The cause of Ilya Golem’s death has yet to be revealed, but the number of deaths in bodybuilding is at an all-time high. With so many young bodybuilders dying, former eight-time Mr. Olympia Lee Haney has warned that the sport has become more dangerous in recent years. He believes that athletes are seeking a drier physique, which can lead to kidney problems and heart attacks.

Lee Haney’s warnings did not go unheeded, as Men’s Open bodybuilder Tonio Burton recently decided to withdraw from competing in the 2024 Mr. Olympia because he and his coach believe it is important to take a break from PEDs. Additionally, two-time Miss Bikini Olympia Jennifer Dorey also withdrew from the prestigious competition, citing personal commitments.

Unfortunately, the bodybuilding world is plagued by death. Recently, Brazilian bodybuilder Antonio Sousa died at the age of 26 after suffering a heart attack the night before at the Navega Open, where he had placed in the top three. A few months earlier, Neil Curry was found unresponsive in his home and announced dead. After his death, Curry’s parents asserted that steroids were the cause of his death.

Another talented bodybuilder has passed away too soon. Our condolences go out to the friends and family of Ilya Golem at this difficult time.

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