How Did Rich Piana Die? 

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Three years ago I was an overweight kid who wanted to change. I started working out and looked to rich for inspiration and motivation. He died soon after I’ve started. I just want him to know I’ve lost 30 pounds and got myself a six pack, and that I come back to this video every now and then to keep motivating myself.

He's setting you an example of what not to do if you want to live long. Be grateful. Nonetheless he was a nice guy. RIP

Rich was a really nice guy. He didn't do it for the girls or the money. It was his obsession, his life. In the end, he took it too far and it killed him. But he had his heart in the right place

Dude told everyone how it's was! Told you the risks of juice and the affects on not just your body but the people you will enevitably leave behind. He didn't hide anything. And unfortunately paid the ultimate sacrifice. Under all the muscle he still had a good heart. I hope he's resting easy now. RIP Rich! 💪❤️

As a recovering drug addict, I get it. Guys like Rich (and me) can’t stop once we get started, no matter how much damage is being done. It’s a total addiction. I consider myself very, very lucky to have made it out the other side and have 13 years clean.

R.I.P Thanos

I'm pretty sure his wedding cake had 5% of deca added to it just for flavor

He didn't seem just like a badass bodybuilder but a pretty cool down to earth man too.Everybody who was able to be around him and meet him that's awesome. I wish I had the chance to meet him.

No matter what you say about his substance use, you cannot deny the hard work and dedication he put into his craft. Not everybody can do such a thing. People need to have some respect damn.

Don't care about the drugs - i watched Rich for years and both the actual content and the comment section has kept me entertained for years. Really sad he is gone. RIP

He looked so good 7 years ago I think he just took it to far after his body couldn’t handle it

2:47 his chest looks wierd

Rich's death blew me away! He was one of the first fitness guy I watched before I heavly started training in the gym. Good guy with a hella amazing personality no matter how you felt about him... Rest up Rich!

Stay out of drugs.

Beside his steroid use, he was a very good and friendly guy.

he died for what he loves, to me it’s better than dying without truly living for your passion

Listen to me America. I'm not a preacher I'm not anybody important. I am old school bodybuilding steroids have been around a very long time even when I started training back in the 70s. I urgently advice for those bodybuilders who want that edge Of being big and large and noticed. I urge you please do not attempt steroid use please it's not worth it. You can develop and amazing physique and Strength by going natural you will feel better trust me it's a better way. You are supposed to use your body as an example of health and fitness not a walk in chemical plant. I will always love bodybuilding it's an amazing and wonderful place to be. I respect all bodybuilders I ask you my brothers and sisters please do not consider steroids it's not the answer it truly is a death sentence. Think about it for a moment please........... Between steroids and red meat what are The chances of having a heart attack nearly 100% although I could be genetic too. Please please. Please do not take steroids love yourself love each other set a good example. I love all of you equally God bless be safe my brothers my sisters.

Too big. His heart must have been taxed so hard supporting that kind of mass and workout regimen. RIP big man.

Man! He was one big ass bodybuilding machine!! R.I.P, Rich Piana. U will forever remain in our souls, and u are forever missed.🙏🙏

R.I.P GOD DAMMIT..WE ALL MISS YOU BIG GUY 😥😥😥

Don't take drugs kids

They should do an autopsy to figure out just how screwed up his organs were.

R I P legends do not die they are immortals we miss you Rich Piana you were, are & will be a terrific motivator to the bodybuilding industry you always told the truth nothing but the whole truth in the body building career

Such a great man with wonderful personality ! I used to watch and enjoy his videos not because I am a bodybuilder but because of his charisma and the way he talks. It was so sad to hear that he passed away.... I was and Im still asking myself the same question...why good people die so young ? Why ? R.I.P Rich Piana ! You are still alive in peoples mind !

Cant help but notice some of these comments, I can almost guarantee a fair percentage of you hated Rich and his different views on thing and followed the sheep who hated him. Nevertheless you true fans of Rich Piana know who you are, rest in peace as you'll be forever remembered, it was an honor to meet you.

Tragic... He was entertaining, positive and seemed like a nice guy. But I'll admit, the first time I saw him in his channel, i instinctively thought to myself "that guy wont live much longer". He was burning his flame way too fast.

I’m seriously crying watching this felt like I knew the guy

He’s a great guy with a big heart god bless you brother from “Iraq”

RIP Rich Panini, my once favorite natural vegan keto bodybuilder powerlifter.

Cheating never lets u win in the end

Rich piana has been the most motivated and passionate person I have ever seen

I came across Rich’s videos when I was in the lowest & darkest place in my life. He helped motivate me to keep on going and chase a better life and a better version of myself. He’s said that he’d rather die young and great rather than old and average, and he did just that. Rich will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace brother. 5%er for life.

Ending is legendary. No matter what anyone says Rich was one of the REALEST guys in the industry. Always kept it 100%. RIP Big man🙏🏼

To the haters. This guy loved life , can you say you love yours? He was honest and helpful to others. It doesn't make us any better to be negative about someone's death. RIP Rich and I hope I can work out with you in that big gym up there!

2020 and still love to watch his video.... RIP Big Guy you'll always be remembered as the "Mutant" the man who leave humanity behind..... Big respect.....

He even had 4 scoops of heart :( It's now no wonder why he was such a kind, candid guy.

this is not a sport. this is an addiction. he died from an overdose. people need to learn

Great guy, but he had an illness that's what people should remember, and to learn from it.

I was off these videos for a few months. I’m back and crying my eyes out. God damn I miss you rich.

he knew it would end like this. and he also knew that he would not be 50 years old. but in the time he lived, he did at least what he enjoyed.

Rest In Peace my friend..... For you haters out there, he may have abused his body with to much bull shit steroids and such, but he was still a person like all of us. Loving the sport, and life.

RIP Richard. I didn't really follow you or know you. Heck i don't even exercise! but you were on my recommended list, so I guess RU-vid is telling me to take care of myself and God willing, I will.

The Dudes videos help motivate me to get my but off the couch when I was feeling lazy. Above all he was honest about his physique.

I just love this dude from when I Starting watching his videos at age 15 now am 24 this legend was my inspiration but I can't successfully do what I won't to do in my life because at age 16 doctors find in me that I was having muscular dystrophy I don't have words to say I still love him and I hope some day I will succed in my life. Sorry for my einglish if are not good

Rest in peace Rich you won't be forgotten

Dude Im getting really emotional from this video. Now it really hits home... RIP big bro.

RIP Rich Piana and my condolences to any of his fans and family and friends.

Death of a bodybuilder makes me cry alot ... love ya piana ....

The white powder was pre-workout not coke.

damn! I just found out today he died. thanks for all the entertainment over the years rich. u the man beefcake! gonna miss ur videos that's forsure.

Just watched a documentary he made bro seemed like a really great dude and cared a lot about health and fitness it’s awful how he passed wish his friends and family nothing but peace in their time of healing

Where was I...never been too big on him but he was a competitor...what did overdose off of? Does anyone know?

Was it worth ot? Fuck no. Fuck steroids

To a man I've watched over the years, dedicated to his work, family and friends, may your legacy continue to be admired for all the world to see. R.I.P

It's sad, but I don't know why some people are surprised he died. He knew the risks, and paid the price. When you choose the vain life to simply look "good" (Imporportionately ugly IMO) and shorten your life by half from using steroids and hormones never meant to be in the body then, it's no wonder people think it's a stupid life choice. I personally think Michael Vasquez looks way better than Rich or any of these crazy bodybuilders. I'm currently 90KG mostly lean, up from 64kg in 2017, and plan to be 100KG by 2020, ripped. All natural, fit, and mostly calisthenics. That's the way to go.

I met Rich twice and got a picture with him and a signed poster that hangs above my gym that’s says kill it Rich Piana and I use it as motivation and a daily reminder to always kill it in every part of life not even just even fitness thanks rich for motivating me I hope that you are in a great place

Don't take steroids 😢😥😪😭 Please, do it the natural way like seriously. 💪🏻

Over indulgence and extreme vanity isn't the way in life. Respect your body. There's millions of people out there who are just as good natured but can show you better paths in life. R.I.P. Rich Piana, but this should not be your role model in life.

I was never into bodybuilders until I met my partner. He watches his videos all the time and I think Rich was awesome. Was well gutted when he died. R. I. P man. Xx

I'm not a bodybuilder, not a fan, just an admirer. I've watched many of his videos. RIP Rich. You were amazing.

RIch knew he was going. You could here it in his voice over the last year and giving everything he could to the world

I missed this guy so much, he was just a nice guy.

Unfortunately I didn't discover Rich Piana until 2016. The first video I watched of him I saw this really kind soul. Very down to earth and he just told it like it was. I have been witness to death all over the globe most of the time I shrugged it off but when Rich Died I felt a great sadness. I think this man felt he had to continue what he started and probably felt he was no one without steroids. I'm not judging him at all. Very sad story and even though I never met him I know I could have been friends with this man had I met him. From the videos I have watched of Rich it seems to me this guy was in turmoil and maybe alot of physical pain but he kept going. I'm not sure what's waiting for us on the other side but I hope he is somewhere happy.

RIP Rich, much respect....but who's the girl at 2:20 in the gray tights w/pink trim, light gray numbered tank top???

Gonne miss you Rich you was my inspiration, even when i am 100 %natural, rest in peace my friend!!!!

RIP-rest in protein edit: thx for top comment 😁

Wow... 2017? Just hearing about this now, goes to show when I stopped watching this stuff was prob 2016

Still crying in 2019

You could tell his muscles doesn't even look natural

We all knew about His steroid use because He made it very clear I really enjoy watching his videos I never knew the guy but he looked like a very caring individual with lots of knowledge of his craft and sharing it with others didn’t seem to be a problem RIP sir.

I'll bet Rich knew the haters would still come... even after his death. I'll miss you big man, I got into your videos. You got me back to the gym then I discovered you were gone. Like I lost a new friend. RIP brother

Can't help but think that this incredible physique he dedicated his whole life to sculpting is soon to be either ash or buried in the ground to rot.....it's making me think what is the fucking point in life!!!

the ending made me cry .. i loved this guy

6 years later and still missing the big guy

He was a monster, he became a legend. RIP RichPiana 🙏❤️

His passion for bodybuilding literally killed him and Some people might think it’s stupid to die for something like that, but weirdly enough I think dying for something you love is honorable. People try to measure life in how many years they live instead of how well they live. I guess you gotta ask yourself is it the quantity or the quality

Beautiful ending

He never refused taking steroids neither promoted any illegal supplements. In matter of fact he was opposed on choosing any supplement even simple protein powder over food. He always supported food over chemicals guys. He did not say he was a better athlete or above any person in general just because he was famous,huge or brave enough to take steroids. He was down to earth, real, humble and a funny guy. In the end of the day he lived as he wanted. "A giant with a babies heart" Rest in peace Rich. P.S Sorry for my english, Think twice before talking trash about a guy you dont know especially someone that has passed. Lifes too short like a dream i hope someday we meet our loved ones up there and be with them forever.

at least he was honest with what he was taking and about how he got there...makes me think off how much protein shakes are full shit...your videos makes me see the building game in a whole new perspective....real food...the best motto out there....rest in peace bro....just another fan contemplating about life....from what i see on your videos and the way i see you....just three words....YOUR THE MAN..may GOD bless you my brother....real talk

No one would've guest he used steriods... Edit: Lmao its a joke obviously he used roids!

Died a fucking legend. This dude will NEVER be forgotten. Rest In Peace, Piano Man. 💪🏼✊🏼

Committed to something he loved, Committed to something he did

he truly is a hero of the sport.. Ferrigno would admire him for looking like a comic book hero

its so hard to watch this without crying. this man cared about people. he was there to inspire people. I was so skinny and I was picked on as a kid and this man helped me get bigger and kept me strong and got me big, I miss this man more then anything. and for him to get bullshit from people is so hard after everything he's done for everybody. RIP big guy

Crushed white powder😂 You ever heard of pre-workout?

What's the song in the background?

Rich Piana was truly a good person and a awesome bodybuilder. He was willing to accept the consequences but also advise people not to do what he was doing. He was like no other bodybuilder before he was unique. He was motivating and inspiring. He was a Legend and his legacy will never die.

the ending :'(

I didn’t know who Rich was until after he passed away - I heard his name on another bodybuilder’s channel and then started watching Rich’s archive of videos - and I was surprised by how moved I felt by his life story and by his death. You can tell he had a big heart and really cared about people. I actually went to visit his grave today - I was there visiting someone else and remembered that Rich is buried at Forest Lawn as well - and it’s shocking how plain and unassuming his headstone is (but at least he has one now - he was resting in an unmarked grave for almost eight months. Horrible). You would’ve thought that his family, friends, and 5% could’ve banded together and created a nicer memorial for him. But the way he lived and inspired other people is what we’ll remember him for, and that’s what counts. RIP, big guy!

New year man, wish you were here.

I started watching rich when I was just a teenager. When I was 24 I took Rich’s advise he gave in his videos and started my own business . 6 years later I am running a company doing over a million $ in sales and living a great life with financial freedom. Ty rich RIP

what did I learn from him to work hard ... a great man for being honest in front of the world with what he was doing.... rip big man💔😓

He didn't even overdose that much, just 5%

It's been 6 years already, wow. His mind is what made him special.

I met Rich for brief moment when I was working in Las Vegas. Super nice guy !!! Hate it he passed so young

The man died doing what he loved. Nothing but respect for him.

The video didn't explain how he died.

This is the same dude that would drink 5 scoops of pre workout everyday...

Rich lived life on his terms, right or wrong I will always admire him for that.