well known body-builder and fitness author Doug Brignole recently passed away on October 13 at the age of 62. The news was reported by various sources on social media and bodybuilding promoter Joe Wheatley paid tribute to her, writing:
“This one hurts a lot! May he rest in peace. Doug Brignole – 62 years old”.
Brignole was preparing to make a guest appearance at the AAU Mr. Universe competition, which was scheduled to take place in Las Vegas on October 22. He was popular for participating in the Amateur Athletic Union and the National Amateur Bodybuilding Association.
Doug Brignole’s cause of death
Doug Brignole’s death was a shock to all those who have been a part of the bodybuilding world for a long time. While the cause of death has not been revealed so far, there have been unverified reports that he allegedly passed away due to a heart attack.
Brignole was a popular personality, but he didn’t have a Wikipedia page. There is no detailed information about his health history available online, so it is unknown if he suffered from any serious problems for a long time.
Doug Brignole began participating in competitions at the age of 16.
Doug Brignole was a popular competitive bodybuilder, fitness expert, Authorand public speaker. Throughout his 40-year career, he won several bodybuilding titles, including the 1982 AAU Mr. America (upper-middleweight division) and the 1986 AAU Mr. Universe (light-heavyweight division). His 1986 victory was his second victory after the Mr. America show four years earlier.
He was the author of numerous journal articles and co-author of a university sociology book, million dollar muscle. His most recent book, entitled The Physics of Resistance Exercise, was endorsed by 10 Ph.D. professors and three orthopedic surgeons.
The Physics of Resistance Exercise talked about safe and productive ways to do high-volume resistance training. His goal was to help gymnasts avoid injury due to exercise, and the book also presented his general knowledge and understanding of physics and biomechanics.
Brignole even organized seminars in the US and in other countries such as Japan, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, and Norway. He began competing at the age of 16 and was a member of the Amateur Athletic Union and the National Amateur Bodybuilding Association.
He was active on Instagram and had around 15,000 followers. His posts mainly showed him at different events and showing his strength.
Internet users pay tribute on Twitter
Doug Brignole earned the respect of many during his career as the winner of various bodybuilding titles and public appearances. Twitter was flooded with tributes when people learned of his passing:
It is incredibly sad to report that my friend and mentor Doug Brignole passed away today. Doug taught me how to train RIGHT, and I never would have developed anywhere near the physique I did if it wasn’t for him. His body was amazing, but his mind even more so.RIP dude. https://t.co/qEH51puD1e
Brignole never revealed anything about his personal life and it is unknown if he was married or dating. Detailed information about his career and educational background has not yet been revealed.
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