Tragedy has once more struck the bodybuilding world … former Mr. Universe, Shaun ‘Dinosaur’ Davis, has handed away on the age of 57.
The reason for loss of life is unknown right now.
Davis’s pal, Kuldeep Bhardwaj, confirmed the stories of Davis’ loss of life on Fb, sharing a photograph of the British bodybuilder.
“I’m absolutely devastated,” Bhardwaj mentioned within the FB put up.
“Rest in Peace my friend you was a true inspiration right from the day I met you at school, through your amazing bodybuilding years and after. Your smile and laughter will be missed.”
Davis, a large man at 334 lbs., had an excellent profession, profitable a number of competitions together with the celebrated Mr. Universe title in 1996.
He additionally received Mr. UK, Mr. Europe, Mr. Professional Universe and Mr. Britain, amongst others.
Davis was compelled to retire after battling kidney points … and even acquired a transplant in 2009 after three years of dialysis.
Tributes from followers are flooding social media, with followers sharing tales concerning the larger-than-life man who somebody described as a “wonderful, inspirational person.”
Sadly, a number of bodybuilders have handed away this 12 months together with pioneer Lisa Lyon, Neil Currey, Gustavo ‘The Freakin Rican’ Badell, and Invoice Graham.
Davis is survived by his accomplice, Helen Burrows, and their daughter, Harley.
