Illia “Golem” Yefimchyk, renowned as the world’s “most monstrous bodybuilder,” has passed away at the age of 36, reportedly due to a heart attack. Yefimchyk, a Belarusian bodybuilder known for his formidable physique, was admitted to the hospital on September 6. He fell into a coma and died on September 11.
Yefimchyk, who earned the nickname “The Mutant” in bodybuilding circles, stood 6 feet tall and weighed 340 pounds. His wife, Anna, performed chest compressions while waiting for an ambulance, according to The New York Post. She recounted her ordeal, stating, “I spent every day with him, hoping for recovery. His heart started beating again for two days, but doctors informed me that his brain had stopped functioning.”
Yefimchyk was known for his extraordinary physique, maintaining 25-inch biceps through a demanding regimen. His diet reportedly included up to 16,500 calories a day, consisting of over five pounds of steak and more than 100 pieces of sushi spread across seven meals. Despite never competing in professional bodybuilding events, Yefimchyk garnered a significant following online by sharing his training routines.
He was known for impressive lifting stats, including a 600-pound bench press, 700-pound deadlift, and 700-pound squats.
Yefimchyk’s death follows the recent passing of other prominent bodybuilders. British bodybuilder Neil Currey, 34, was found dead in September 2023, with his parents attributing his death to prolonged steroid use, according to the BBC. Brazilian competitor Antonio Souza, 26, died from cardiac arrest on August 3, shortly after placing in the top three at a competition.
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