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Rich Piana(1970-2017)

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Richard Piana was an American bodybuilder who won the Mr. California title along with competitions in Los Angeles in 2003 and Sacramento in 2009. His admission in 2016 that he used steroids as part of his regimen was controversial. Piana often appeared in commercials and television series such as Scrubs and Ripley's Believe It or Not. He was a stuntman in the film Planet of the Apes and was the owner of 5% Nutrition. In 1998 he was named Mr California having won the Mr Teen California aged 18, nine years earlier. He was a controversial figure having openly admitted using steroids for more than 30 years and was thrust into the spotlight in 2016 when he openly admitted he uses the drug to gain muscle mass. Rich no longer took part in bodybuilding competitions in his final years, spending his time catering to his massive online following and promoting his business. In a YouTube video he posted in 2016, Piana said he took steroids on-and-off over the course of 27 years, and advised his followers against the same unhealthy routine, while ultimately backing up his decision. Adding 'If you have the choice to do steroids or stay natural, stay natural. There's no reason to do steroids, you're only hurting your body and hurting yourself'. He died at August 25 morning after spending more than two weeks in an induced coma.
BornSeptember 26, 1970
DiedAugust 25, 2017(46)
BornSeptember 26, 1970
DiedAugust 25, 2017(46)
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La planète des singes (2001)
La planète des singes
5.7
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  • 2001
Michael Spartan in Star Centurions
Star Centurions
  • Actor
    John C. McGinley, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, and Judy Reyes in Scrubs (2001)
    Scrubs
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Monster
    Rich Piana in Mutant: Leaving Humanity Behind (2012)
    Mutant: Leaving Humanity Behind
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Writer

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    Writer



    • Rich Piana in Rich Piana: The Final Season (2018)
      Rich Piana: The Final Season
      7.1
      • Writer
      • 2018
    • Rich Piana in Mutant: Leaving Humanity Behind (2012)
      Mutant: Leaving Humanity Behind
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 2013–2014
    • Tim Muriello & Rich Piana Interviews
      4.0
      TV Mini Series
      • Writer
      • 2013

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    • Star Centurions
      • In Production



    • Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Bryan Cranston, Jane Kaczmarek, Christopher Masterson, and Erik Per Sullivan in Malcolm (2000)
      Malcolm
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Bodybuilder #2
      • 2004
    • John C. McGinley, Zach Braff, Sarah Chalke, Donald Faison, Neil Flynn, Ken Jenkins, and Judy Reyes in Scrubs (2001)
      Scrubs
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Monster
      • 2002
    • Jenna von Oÿ, Ken Lawson, Mo'Nique, Countess Vaughn, Dorien Wilson, and Yvette Wilson in Les Parker (1999)
      Les Parker
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Bodybuilder (uncredited)
      • 1999

    Stunts



    • La planète des singes (2001)
      La planète des singes
      5.7
      • stunt player
      • 2001

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    Generation Iron 2
    Trailer 2:28
    Generation Iron 2

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    • Height
      • 1.87 m
    • Born
      • September 26, 1970
      • Glendale, California, USA
    • Died
      • August 25, 2017
      • Clearwater, Florida, USA(undisclosed)
    • Spouse
      • Sara Heimisdóttir2015 - 2016 (divorced)

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      Retired professional bodybuilder. Died after being placed in a medically induced coma on August 7th after he collapsed at his home while getting a haircut. He had previously admitted to doing steroids for more than 30 years in a YouTube post in 2014 where he explained the costs and effectiveness of the drug.
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        5% Nutrition

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    • When did Rich Piana die?
      August 25, 2017
    • How did Rich Piana die?
      Undisclosed
    • How old was Rich Piana when he died?
      46 years old
    • Where did Rich Piana die?
      Clearwater, Florida, USA
    • When was Rich Piana born?
      September 26, 1970

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