Richard "Rich" Piana (September 26, 1969 – August 25, 2017) was an American businessman, entrepreneur, social media personality, bodybuilder, YouTuber, content creator, actor, and stuntman. He was born in Los Angeles, California.[1]
Piana won the Mr. California title along with competitions in Los Angeles in 2003 and Sacramento in 2009.[2][3] His admission in 2016 that he used anabolic steroids as part of his regimen was controversial.[4] Piana often appeared in commercials and television series such as Scrubs and Ripley's Believe It or Not.[1]
Piana died at age 47 on August 25, 2018 in Florida, after spending two weeks in an induced coma following a possible overdose.[5][2]
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change- 1 2 "STRONG MAN Rich Piana dead – Body-building supremo's incredible life in pictures from teen weightlifter and Mr California muscle man to Incredible Hulk cameos". The Sun. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2017.
- 1 2 "Celebrity US bodybuilder Rich Piana dies aged 46 after collapsing two weeks ago - Newsbeat". .co.uk. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Bodybuilding champion dies after collapse". News.sky.com. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Bodybuilder Rich Piana dies". News.com.au. Retrieved 25 August 2017.
- ↑ "Rich Piana Dead at 46 ... After Medical Emergency". tmz.com. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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