My best memory of Shawn is when he was on 2018 Mr.O stage and when called to do abs and thigh he simply turned and stared Phil Heath down....I knew at that moment Shawn won the show! RIP King see you on the other side!
After he won I watched the moment his name is announced over and over because it was so inspiring. I watched it during my workouts and whenever I needed an emotional boost. He never gave up and succeeded. Rest in peace Champ.
This year has been one of the worst, if not the worst year in terms of major deaths within the sport of bodybuilding. Hope this isnt a sign of things to come. Rip Mr Olympia 2018
Perhaps it's the vaccines. They can promote blot clotting and bodybuilders are already at high risks for heart complications. Just my assumption though.
*_John 10.9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all._ -------------
No disrespect to phill but when Shawn stopped and stared at phill’s gut at the 2018 mr Olympia that’s when he knew he could not be beaten. Iconic moment.
His Olympia-winning physique was one of my all-time favorites. The size and asthetics were out of this world, with it being more impressive given his age. RIP the champ who wasn’t allowed to defend his throne
*_John 10.9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly._* _Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all._ -------------
Of all the deaths to have happened lately, I think this one has hit me the hardest, I shed a few tears hearing the news. The man was like a statue, incredible proportions and silhouette, one of the most aesthetic men to ever do it. Rest in peace Shawn, when you beat Phil in 2018 it was one of the best moments in bodybuilding this century. You will be dearly missed.
Yes, RIP, but some have to pay the price for beeing " a statue, incredible proportions and silhouette, one of the most aesthetic men"... It is like in base jumping, wingsuit diving... some have to pay the price and the price is way to high, because it is the ultimativ price.
To me, he had one of the most aesthetic, balanced physiques of all time. The flow of his physique was practically perfect and he had a wonderful, humble personality and he was a very good ambassador of the sport. I wanna say Rest in Power but I still cant believe he's gone😔
That memory of Shawn beating Phil was crazy. I remember staying up late watching and trying to not freak out too loud with excitement when he won. Not that I didn’t like Phil but just knew I was watching a historic moment right then. May he RIP.
I just got to meet him at this years Olympia and he told me he was going to be at the 2022 Mr. O. Beyond sad to see him go no doubt one of the best physiques to ever step on stage. RIP
When he beat Phil he was in incredible shape. I’m sure he had a lot of stress in his life with all he was dealing with. So sad to see him gone. RIP champ may God be with your family and loved ones!!
Shawn was probably the best of the more recent Mr. Os. When he won I looked at him and said that is the future of bodybuilding. His shape and lines were more sleek than someone you would normally see winning. I wanted to see him be Mr. Olympia again. It's unfortunate we won't be seeing that.
My favorite moment of Shawn Rhoden had to be when he was staring at Phil's bubble gut in the 2018 Mr. Olympia. I'm a huge Phil heath fan but man was Shawn on point that weekend!
I met him at Golds Venice when I worked there as house keeping back in 2017. He was the reason why I started watching MrO back in 2016 along with Phil. Just the most heartwarming and positive of guys AT THAT GYM that you can meet. He never was cocky or arrogant. And when he had the time, we would talk. The same with Chad the wrestler. Rip to both of those giants ❤️🩹😢🙏🏽
sorry for your Loss brother. Lets celebrate him by living our life to the fullest and not letting down our potential. My thoughts and prayers are with you and keep your head up King
RIP Champ. I remember when he responded to my comment on Instagram, he told me to keep on grinding. He told me I can be a champion of anything I put my mind to. This is tragic, he was such a humble, kind man.
I never met him but he always seemed like a very nice and genuine man. Like many, I became a fan of his leading up to that 2018 Mr. Olympia when he was so adamant and open about how he thought that Phil Heath's physique was not only bad but he would beat him at the Olympia, which of course he did. He will be missed greatly, RIP Shawn.
While I never met him or interacted with him much but him winning saved bodybuilding. He was the only one to restore the waist and at his best he was truly brilliant.
When I started getting into bodybuilding shawn had just won the Olympia, and I remember he was the first bodybuilder I followed on Instagram, really an inspiration for me and many others, really sad that he never got to defend his title, RIP champ
These tragic events show us average gym bros just to stay natural, the elites risk their lives competing in these shows. At the end of the day,to them it’s worth it. Gotta respect it. Rest up big Shawn 🙏🏿
I remember seeing Shawn up on stage next to Phil and thinking how impressive he was because of his combination of size, conditioning, and aesthetics- to me, the most impressive physique to win Mr. Olympia in many, many years and I was really hoping to see him back on the stage. This is very sad.
Man I’ll never forget him walking out on the Olympia stage in 2018 and thinking ‘damn, he’s got it’. Absolute winner and will always be remembered in the sport.
I share all the emotions of the fellow Rhoden fans. He was an incredible bodybuilder and from the sounds of it, an incredible man. I have a close friend who's a monstrous bodybuilder, and he struggles daily with his mental health, mainly due to his perception of himself not being big enough. I mention this because as fans, we cheer on the monster physiques to a degree, and perhaps have influence on what these great athletes do to achieve their superhuman bodies. I feel as though all of us need to encourage a family oriented lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle, where maybe and hopefully these men and women can prioritize what's most important -- family and health. Speaking for myself, I'd love to see the athletes happy and full of abundance, living long life's and enjoying giving and receiving love amongst their loved ones. Shawn and all others did for us what they didn't ever have to do -- and that's put themselves through extremes for our pleasure. Rest easy, Mr Rhoden. We all thank you.
@@blanchewarren4888 he's making a very good point. Read with an open mind. You think the bodybuilders don't experience what he's saying,just get close to them and you'd find out. They obviously go to shows and place maybe 8th and it tells them they are not big enough and you should know of it is mentally defeating for some of them.
@@blacklifter5410 Oh it's mentally challenging when the bottom three looks way better than the top three and then you realized that ALL the winners was from that city.
@@blacklifter5410 His point is pointless. If adult bodybuilders can't figure out on their own that their health is more important than a stupid $10 trophy then they are stupid. Not our problem.
I was fortunate enough to meet Shawn a couple of times at BodyPower expos and from those experiences, he was a quietly spoken, amenable, approachable , not in the least bit braggadocious. With quick succession from the last, this is another sad and untimely passing in the sport .Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Im literally in shock was just talking about him to my wife and was excited to see if he was able to come back after the crap they put him through... RIP bro you deserved better...
RIP Shawn.. he is one of my biggest inspirations Beautiful physique and champion mindset. Dealt with alcoholism then the legal situation and being barred from the Olympia. It's horrible but these things take a toll on you and that coupled with being a hyper responder, the heart is a muscle too. I feel all of these factors contributed to what just happened
It's a damn shame man. Man never got am opportunity to defend his status as the best in the world. Always loved Shawn's physique and he always seemed like a good, chill dude. Rip
Nick I had no idea you did that for Shawn. You gave him a helping hand when he needed it. And that was very nice of you. I'm sure you're devastated by his loss. I'm sure you're going to have many stories to tell us that day you shared a booth with mr. Olympia 2018 Shawn rhoden.
Man, at what point do we say enough? This is truly sad. His physique was pure, one of the few in open division that had the perfect balance of size and aesthetics.
RIP Shawn Rhoden I remember meeting and talking with you back in 2013 like it was yesterday… I was dieting and training harder then ever grinding day in day out for months on end to become a natural pro bodybuilder when we meet and I remember you telling me to keep going and to never quit and I’ll never forget when I told you that you were going to be Mr Olympia one day and to never quit on that goal either and that you had the only aesthetic physique out of all the pros that I looked up to. RIP Champion Mr O #14 Flexatron
I'll never forget the moment when he walked on the 2018 Olympia stage. Closest to perfection as you can get. Phil Heath wasn't even close to beating him but this isn't about Phil, it's about Shawn. Rest in peace Shawn Rhoden, you will be dearly missed
This can not be true! Shawn was truly my favorite bodybuilder because of his aesthetic yet big physique. His leg to waist ratio was something else. Not to mention the fact that he never had the chance to defend his title even when he never was proven guilty. Man, this really hurts... R.I.P. champ
Its amazing and sad to know that these guys literally give their LIVES for body building and showing the world the pinnacle of human muscle growth. But they all die so young and I'd rather see them all live long lives than give their lives chasing the dream of being the "Best" Body builder
i hear what your saying bro and i love bodybuilding too, but the reality is the sport isn’t good for your health. the amount of steroids these guys take is crazy, and it’s not the pinnacle of human muscle growth if your using gear!
Loved Shawn. Had a Chan dto hang with him several times when I was in the industry. Funny, unassuming, a completely down to earth dude. I am sad for his family, and friends. This is a tragedy. Our sport is killing our heroes.
Whoa this is a shock. It seemed like just yesterday he was looking good and seemed lively. Man life can take you at any moment. Make sure you embrace every moment because you never know when it could be your last.
Sad to hear it. Wish his family the best. He showed the world that the classic golden era aesthetic can be achieved while holding on to that mass. Awesome guy and I’m saddened to hear it. Rest In Peace
Sad to hear!!! Shawn Rhoden was finally bringing back asthetics and more old school bodybuilding back along with good size. He was my new favorite and sad to see he didn't get to compete anymore. RIP!
One of the most respected bodybuilders of this generation.... truly looked up to him and this saddens me so much... prayers out to his family and loved ones
I am so sad not only at his passing, but also at the number of bodybuilders who have died recently. I have followed bodybuilding for more than 50 years (I am 70) and I don't recall such a large number of prominent bodybuilders dying in one year. Sadly, our sport has become incredibly dangerous. The number of drugs being taken is probably unprecedented, though it is hard to say with certainty since this information is not publicly available. There needs to be a frank discussion among professional bodybuilders, coaches, doctors, and bodybuilding organizations about this situation.
I think there's something more going on than the drugs, more are dying now than they have in years, there were a few deaths in the 90s, but it just seems like now there's much more frequent deaths. Unless people are taking more drugs than ever before, there has to be something else
It was really nice to know how you shared your booth with Shawn in 2019. Shawn winning the 2018 Mr.O was the moment when I got introduced and interested in bodybuilding, very inspiring. R.I.P
He brought a real classic essence to Open bodybuilding. A true golden era physique. So glad he managed to win an Olympia but sad to know he'll never win one again RIP Shawn
Such a sad loss, I never met the man but I always loved the physique he brought to the stage and the genuine humbleness he carried. My heart goes out to his family and definitely his young daughter. Rip
Condolences to Shawn's family and friends especially his daughter. I hope and pray that she be comforted and lovingly supported during this difficult time. RIP Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden.
I was just in a state of shock when I saw your post on IG, I simply couldn't believe it. RIP Shawn Rhoden, one of the last aesthetic Olympians in recent years.
I was like 2 years into following bodybuilding in 2018 and I had picked Shawn Rhoden to win it. Was the first time I felt like I knew what I was talking about in the community so always had soft spot for him as a competitor.
This one hit home man, all these great guys passing. If this is related to any ped usage… health has to be prioritized from now on. A lot of effects catch up eventually and we don’t wanna see awesome bodybuilders gone so soon anymore. So sad. RIP Legend. 🙏🏼
You took a big decision, I know how hard it was to just leave it , I don't use steroids anymore, protein and eat healthy ,I'm in a good shape now amd I like it .
I was so shocked when I heard this. Life was hard on this man, especially what he had to go through in the last few years. I wonder if the stress of all of these things just became too much for his body. RIP champ.
I’m really trying to hold back the tears; I’ve always loved his physique and that he was born in the Caribbean (Jamaica, I’m from Antigua but married to a Jamaican) RIP Mr Olympia Sean Rhoden
I remember watching Shawn winning the British Grand Prix in 2013 - I was there in person and omg what a great bodybuilder he was, even a greater person! Such a sad loss RIP Shawn
As I wrote in Derek MPMD comments, I'm in shock. I was eagerly waiting for his return after that damn accusations. He was one of the most aesthetic Olympia winners in a while and I always believed he could win 3 titles easely if the accusations didn't exist. I also clearly remember Nick interviewing him, he seemed to me very classy and humble person. RIP.
I got to meet him at the Arnold around 2015 and he was one of the nicest guys I met. He spent a lot of time just talking and answering questions. He had a laid back and welcoming personality. I really appreciated the time I got to spend with him.
😴 Unbelievable! What an awesome guy, I'm saddened that we have lost another brother of iron.. I remember talking to Shawn on Instagram, I told him he is so blessed and he would win many more Olympias! I really don't know what to say about this one.. RIP MY BROTHER 🙏🏾
Shaun giving Phil a bit of a stare down just before they hit the ab and thighs pose on the Olympia stage. That was gold. Shaun bought aesthetics back into the game. Awesome champion he was. RIP
I'm never knew him personally but watch all his vids. Always inspirational. I learned a lot from him. I'm gonna miss him greatly. Rest well my friend 😢
Although he only won the Olympia once, when we look back over the past physiques and champions 20 years from now, I believe history will be very favorable towards what Shawn brought in '18. Bodybuilding is still evolving and trying to find its way with respect to the right balance of aesthetics and size - Shawn defined this in '18 - RIP!
RIP Shawn Rhoden. Comment your best memory of Shawn below.
My best memory of Shawn is when he was on 2018 Mr.O stage and when called to do abs and thigh he simply turned and stared Phil Heath down....I knew at that moment Shawn won the show!
RIP King see you on the other side!
After he won I watched the moment his name is announced over and over because it was so inspiring. I watched it during my workouts and whenever I needed an emotional boost. He never gave up and succeeded. Rest in peace Champ.
I always wanted to meet him in person.....but that's never gonna happen in this world
This is such a big tragedy and the olympia should display something to HONOR him
Meeting him in Golds Gym in 2015…
This year has been one of the worst, if not the worst year in terms of major deaths within the sport of bodybuilding. Hope this isnt a sign of things to come. Rip Mr Olympia 2018
Its a sign for these bodybuilders to take extra care towards their health. These bodybuilders dying will not stop anytime soon. RIP to Shawn Rhoden.
First of all stop advocating drug use!
Perhaps it's the vaccines. They can promote blot clotting and bodybuilders are already at high risks for heart complications. Just my assumption though.
Kai is probably next. Still roiding in his 40s and walking around with ridiculous mass.
@@luispappi4024 he was making a comeback in his 40s and the heart couldn't handle it. Simple as.
He's still our Mr.Olympia, never defeated. God Bless his soul
Damn if god had just blessed him with not dying lol
Lol
Agree..
*_John 10.9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly._*
_Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all._
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@@williammunny9916 amen brotha 😜
No disrespect to phill but when Shawn stopped and stared at phill’s gut at the 2018 mr Olympia that’s when he knew he could not be beaten. Iconic moment.
Yes
Irony was that Shawn had a gut too, just not as bad as Phils. Would've been funnier if Phil looked at his arms and back in return
@@tortyreus2384 he didnt.
@@verycalmgamer4090 he did, clear lower distention in the abs that he didnt have before.
Kind of a dickhead thing to do. The judges controllers and other staff were NOT impressed when he did that and neither was I
His Olympia-winning physique was one of my all-time favorites. The size and asthetics were out of this world, with it being more impressive given his age. RIP the champ who wasn’t allowed to defend his throne
he looked truly incredible in 2018, mind blowing physique
Agreed
*_John 10.9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly._*
_Jesus Christ loves you. Only Jesus Christ saves. Repent and be saved. God bless you, and the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all._
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@@williammunny9916 I’m good on this but I respect your decision to think this way
Of all the deaths to have happened lately, I think this one has hit me the hardest, I shed a few tears hearing the news. The man was like a statue, incredible proportions and silhouette, one of the most aesthetic men to ever do it. Rest in peace Shawn, when you beat Phil in 2018 it was one of the best moments in bodybuilding this century. You will be dearly missed.
It's absolutely arguable..
The extremely sad demise of Shaun Rhoden is a tragic loss for the bodybuilding industry
They did him dirty, and we shouldn't forget that.
Yes, RIP, but some have to pay the price for beeing " a statue, incredible proportions and silhouette, one of the most aesthetic men"... It is like in base jumping, wingsuit diving... some have to pay the price and the price is way to high, because it is the ultimativ price.
To me, he had one of the most aesthetic, balanced physiques of all time. The flow of his physique was practically perfect and he had a wonderful, humble personality and he was a very good ambassador of the sport. I wanna say Rest in Power but I still cant believe he's gone😔
He had the most aesthetic balanced body more than flex wheeler
That memory of Shawn beating Phil was crazy. I remember staying up late watching and trying to not freak out too loud with excitement when he won. Not that I didn’t like Phil but just knew I was watching a historic moment right then. May he RIP.
That was the first Olympia PPV I watched live and I was shocked. Good times.
My last name is Roberts, D and I did the same exact thing !!!
RIP
My heart dropped tremendously seeing the title. I’ve been a fan since his Olympia win and been hopefully waiting for his return. RIP Shawn
Agreed 100%. That's simply devastating man, I still cannot believe it.
I just got to meet him at this years Olympia and he told me he was going to be at the 2022 Mr. O. Beyond sad to see him go no doubt one of the best physiques to ever step on stage. RIP
😭 I was waiting for his comeback!!!!!
Shawn Rhoden, gutted, took the olympia off 😢 heath.
When he beat Phil he was in incredible shape. I’m sure he had a lot of stress in his life with all he was dealing with. So sad to see him gone. RIP champ may God be with your family and loved ones!!
Damn if god just would have been with him and kept him alive
Trenbolone will do that 😂
@@gimlee44222 People always jumping to conclusions.
It was clearly massive amounts stressbolone and anxiabol that did him.
Shawn was probably the best of the more recent Mr. Os. When he won I looked at him and said that is the future of bodybuilding. His shape and lines were more sleek than someone you would normally see winning. I wanted to see him be Mr. Olympia again. It's unfortunate we won't be seeing that.
True
I saw this on Instagram and I couldn’t believe it. I was really hoping he would make a comeback.
He could still make the greatest come back anyone has ever seen
@@countofst.germain6417 bro 😅
Same
It was a hit from the federation
Don't hurt me more...
RIP Shawn
I knew my man
Another one bites the dust
Another junkie dies. No surprise
RIP Shawn
Zhonnin? Wow so you're not only into anime..
My favorite moment of Shawn Rhoden had to be when he was staring at Phil's bubble gut in the 2018 Mr. Olympia. I'm a huge Phil heath fan but man was Shawn on point that weekend!
Unforgettable moment.
I met him at Golds Venice when I worked there as house keeping back in 2017. He was the reason why I started watching MrO back in 2016 along with Phil. Just the most heartwarming and positive of guys AT THAT GYM that you can meet. He never was cocky or arrogant. And when he had the time, we would talk. The same with Chad the wrestler. Rip to both of those giants ❤️🩹😢🙏🏽
He definitely deserved a better ending man,
His last years weren't too good for him
R. I. P Shawn.. What a great guy, always interacting with his fans, giving tips, overall just a down to earth human as you said
sorry for your Loss brother. Lets celebrate him by living our life to the fullest and not letting down our potential. My thoughts and prayers are with you and keep your head up King
Well said!
Word is he died from thr clotshot
Rip, you'll always be a mr.olympia.
Could he be the last aesthetic King to ever rule the Olympia???
Brandon
@@samraizshoaib585 😂😂😂
@@samraizshoaib585 no legs
I have big hopes for Hadi Choopan.
And not getting a chance to defend his title.
His transformation from off-season to show was probably the most impressive thing I recall about him.
RIP Champ. I remember when he responded to my comment on Instagram, he told me to keep on grinding. He told me I can be a champion of anything I put my mind to. This is tragic, he was such a humble, kind man.
He got some rape charges too !
@@arpitpandit391 and they were never proved and he never even got the opportunity to go to court
@@lf6932 okay RIP Shawn 😭
Of course, that’s not true. He was just trying to make you feel good.
RIP Legend. What a damn tragedy. Shawn was such an inspiration to me winning his first O in his 40's. No excuses!
RIP
whoever reads this
Stay Natural
Agreed.
Agree 😭
After all these deaths I decided I’m not competing anymore. Will save me years of my life and money
Yes stay natural and don’t take the vaccine
@@david6178 Or the AAS, don't try to justify either one.
I never met him but he always seemed like a very nice and genuine man. Like many, I became a fan of his leading up to that 2018 Mr. Olympia when he was so adamant and open about how he thought that Phil Heath's physique was not only bad but he would beat him at the Olympia, which of course he did. He will be missed greatly, RIP Shawn.
While I never met him or interacted with him much but him winning saved bodybuilding. He was the only one to restore the waist and at his best he was truly brilliant.
When I started getting into bodybuilding shawn had just won the Olympia, and I remember he was the first bodybuilder I followed on Instagram, really an inspiration for me and many others, really sad that he never got to defend his title, RIP champ
One of the nicest people in the industry and one of the greatest bodybuilders to hit the stage.
May he Rest In Peace, he will never be forgotten.
I was crushed when I heard this! Shawn totally changed the bodybuilding world when he won The Olympia in 2018. May he Rest In Peace!🙏🙏🙏🙏
These tragic events show us average gym bros just to stay natural, the elites risk their lives competing in these shows. At the end of the day,to them it’s worth it. Gotta respect it. Rest up big Shawn 🙏🏿
I remember seeing Shawn up on stage next to Phil and thinking how impressive he was because of his combination of size, conditioning, and aesthetics- to me, the most impressive physique to win Mr. Olympia in many, many years and I was really hoping to see him back on the stage. This is very sad.
Man I’ll never forget him walking out on the Olympia stage in 2018 and thinking ‘damn, he’s got it’. Absolute winner and will always be remembered in the sport.
Rip to another legend in this sad year, will always be a legendary physique that won’t be forgotten ❤️🙏😔
I share all the emotions of the fellow Rhoden fans. He was an incredible bodybuilder and from the sounds of it, an incredible man. I have a close friend who's a monstrous bodybuilder, and he struggles daily with his mental health, mainly due to his perception of himself not being big enough. I mention this because as fans, we cheer on the monster physiques to a degree, and perhaps have influence on what these great athletes do to achieve their superhuman bodies. I feel as though all of us need to encourage a family oriented lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle, where maybe and hopefully these men and women can prioritize what's most important -- family and health. Speaking for myself, I'd love to see the athletes happy and full of abundance, living long life's and enjoying giving and receiving love amongst their loved ones. Shawn and all others did for us what they didn't ever have to do -- and that's put themselves through extremes for our pleasure. Rest easy, Mr Rhoden. We all thank you.
Wtf does your friend's mental health have to do with this
@@blanchewarren4888 he's making a very good point. Read with an open mind. You think the bodybuilders don't experience what he's saying,just get close to them and you'd find out.
They obviously go to shows and place maybe 8th and it tells them they are not big enough and you should know of it is mentally defeating for some of them.
@@blacklifter5410 Oh it's mentally challenging when the bottom three looks way better than the top three and then you realized that ALL the winners was from that city.
@@blacklifter5410 His point is pointless. If adult bodybuilders can't figure out on their own that their health is more important than a stupid $10 trophy then they are stupid. Not our problem.
@@blanchewarren4888 Not a point I'm making, experience I'm sharing. Thanks for replying.
Wow...I'm literally absolutely SHOCKED! This came out of nowhere.
Condolences to his friends, family and loved ones.
This is absolutely tragic, we lost one of the greatest of all time and an incredible man.
I was fortunate enough to meet Shawn a couple of times at BodyPower expos and from those experiences, he was a quietly spoken, amenable, approachable , not in the least bit braggadocious. With quick succession from the last, this is another sad and untimely passing in the sport .Thoughts and prayers to his family.
He had one of my favorite physiques. RIP Mr Olympia
Im literally in shock was just talking about him to my wife and was excited to see if he was able to come back after the crap they put him through... RIP bro you deserved better...
I KNOW. .. this is crazy…
RIP Shawn.. he is one of my biggest inspirations Beautiful physique and champion mindset. Dealt with alcoholism then the legal situation and being barred from the Olympia. It's horrible but these things take a toll on you and that coupled with being a hyper responder, the heart is a muscle too. I feel all of these factors contributed to what just happened
Shocked and disappointed
RIP Shawn Roden
One of the greatest bodybuilder on our era
What a loss for the bodybuilding community !
It's a damn shame man. Man never got am opportunity to defend his status as the best in the world. Always loved Shawn's physique and he always seemed like a good, chill dude. Rip
Nick I had no idea you did that for Shawn. You gave him a helping hand when he needed it. And that was very nice of you. I'm sure you're devastated by his loss. I'm sure you're going to have many stories to tell us that day you shared a booth with mr. Olympia 2018 Shawn rhoden.
Man, at what point do we say enough? This is truly sad. His physique was pure, one of the few in open division that had the perfect balance of size and aesthetics.
RIP shawn. Always thought you had one of the most aesthetically pleasing physiques out of all the olympia champions. Rest in peace brother.
RIP Shawn Rhoden
I remember meeting and talking with you back in 2013 like it was yesterday… I was dieting and training harder then ever grinding day in day out for months on end to become a natural pro bodybuilder when we meet and I remember you telling me to keep going and to never quit and I’ll never forget when I told you that you were going to be Mr Olympia one day and to never quit on that goal either and that you had the only aesthetic physique out of all the pros that I looked up to.
RIP Champion Mr O #14 Flexatron
Rest in peace Shawn, you’ll be forever missed.
One of the most aesthetic Olympias ever I think!
RIP
I'll never forget the moment when he walked on the 2018 Olympia stage. Closest to perfection as you can get. Phil Heath wasn't even close to beating him but this isn't about Phil, it's about Shawn. Rest in peace Shawn Rhoden, you will be dearly missed
This can not be true! Shawn was truly my favorite bodybuilder because of his aesthetic yet big physique. His leg to waist ratio was something else. Not to mention the fact that he never had the chance to defend his title even when he never was proven guilty. Man, this really hurts... R.I.P. champ
Its amazing and sad to know that these guys literally give their LIVES for body building and showing the world the pinnacle of human muscle growth. But they all die so young and I'd rather see them all live long lives than give their lives chasing the dream of being the "Best" Body builder
i hear what your saying bro and i love bodybuilding too, but the reality is the sport isn’t good for your health. the amount of steroids these guys take is crazy, and it’s not the pinnacle of human muscle growth if your using gear!
The judges pick the biggest guys, and that high unnatural weight is a strain on the heart.
Fuckin cheaters
@@marchegler8 imagine thinking that
@@marchegler8 nobody ever said taking gear is against the rules
Loved Shawn. Had a Chan dto hang with him several times when I was in the industry. Funny, unassuming, a completely down to earth dude. I am sad for his family, and friends. This is a tragedy. Our sport is killing our heroes.
Whoa this is a shock. It seemed like just yesterday he was looking good and seemed lively. Man life can take you at any moment. Make sure you embrace every moment because you never know when it could be your last.
100%. U can die any day and even tomorrow. Just seize the day and live life.
Sad to hear it. Wish his family the best. He showed the world that the classic golden era aesthetic can be achieved while holding on to that mass. Awesome guy and I’m saddened to hear it. Rest In Peace
Sad to hear!!! Shawn Rhoden was finally bringing back asthetics and more old school bodybuilding back along with good size. He was my new favorite and sad to see he didn't get to compete anymore. RIP!
Talk about being at a true loss for words. My condolences to his loved ones
One of the most respected bodybuilders of this generation.... truly looked up to him and this saddens me so much... prayers out to his family and loved ones
I am so sad not only at his passing, but also at the number of bodybuilders who have died recently. I have followed bodybuilding for more than 50 years (I am 70) and I don't recall such a large number of prominent bodybuilders dying in one year. Sadly, our sport has become incredibly dangerous. The number of drugs being taken is probably unprecedented, though it is hard to say with certainty since this information is not publicly available. There needs to be a frank discussion among professional bodybuilders, coaches, doctors, and bodybuilding organizations about this situation.
I love Bodybuilding..but these drugs are powerful and has some serious consequences..this is so sad RIP Shawn
I think there's something more going on than the drugs, more are dying now than they have in years, there were a few deaths in the 90s, but
it just seems like now there's much more frequent deaths. Unless people are taking more drugs than ever before, there has to be something else
gh and slin
I really can't believe it, he was so young as well. RIP Shawn Rhoden
It was really nice to know how you shared your booth with Shawn in 2019. Shawn winning the 2018 Mr.O was the moment when I got introduced and interested in bodybuilding, very inspiring. R.I.P
Rip Shawn he seemed like a good guy he was always nice to everyone from what I seen can’t believe this has happened again
What a fucking legend, he will be sorely missed. RIP big man.
He brought a real classic essence to Open bodybuilding. A true golden era physique. So glad he managed to win an Olympia but sad to know he'll never win one again RIP Shawn
Rip Flexatron, what a legend! We’ll never forget you champ!
Whatttttttt? Omg I feel like I was just watching you interview with him about returning to Olympia. Goodness. RIP SHAWN 🕊💙
Such a sad loss, I never met the man but I always loved the physique he brought to the stage and the genuine humbleness he carried. My heart goes out to his family and definitely his young daughter. Rip
Still cannot believe what's happening around me. All my inspiration laying down breaks me, RIP Shawn Rhoden praying for you and your family.
Still shocked. May he Rest In Peace and may his family and friends have peace 🙏
Condolences to Shawn's family and friends especially his daughter. I hope and pray that she be comforted and lovingly supported during this difficult time. RIP Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden.
I was just in a state of shock when I saw your post on IG, I simply couldn't believe it. RIP Shawn Rhoden, one of the last aesthetic Olympians in recent years.
😭😭😭☝🏻💯🙏🏻
I remember how just some weeks back NSP talked of Rhoden.
RIP.
Same! He looked perfectly fine in Nicks last video!
@@michaelscott5653 Nick talked about a possible comeback. Shawn would have still beaten a lot of the new people for sure.
Rest In Peace Shawn. I just met him last Olympia expo at Orlando and he was so nice and humble person. Real champion.
If the last 3 years of his life got taken away by a false accusation, I can't even put into words how awful this is
@@BroDude0 I did say if for a reason man.
@@BroDude0 look up who accused him
@@BroDude0 Might wanna do some research before commenting that.
Please what we're the accusations? I never knew bout it.... I work so much
of course it's false accusation
I still remember being so exited when he beat Phil. May the Lord be with his family. Rest in Peace Flexatron.
I was like 2 years into following bodybuilding in 2018 and I had picked Shawn Rhoden to win it. Was the first time I felt like I knew what I was talking about in the community so always had soft spot for him as a competitor.
RIP idol. He was The Hardwork himself.
This one hit home man, all these great guys passing. If this is related to any ped usage… health has to be prioritized from now on. A lot of effects catch up eventually and we don’t wanna see awesome bodybuilders gone so soon anymore. So sad. RIP Legend. 🙏🏼
300 lbs at 46 yrs old has to be a strain on the heart. We need a Natural Division and drug testing.
Remember, this 2018 mr Olympia was never beat. Always a king
RIP to a unique Mr Olympia. Shawn Roden will be dearly missed.
Damn i’m honestly glad I quit bodybuilding, so many of these guys are dying SO young. RIP shawn too soon
You took a big decision, I know how hard it was to just leave it , I don't use steroids anymore, protein and eat healthy ,I'm in a good shape now amd I like it .
@@marc23009 You most likely wont make it anywhere without bunch of gear. How many people really have godly genetics? 1 in 100000.
@@marc23009 Bodybuilding without gear is hilarious. Forever maintaining those noob gains from the first 6 months.
Yeah competitive bodybuilding is stupid. I’ll stick to being natural
Yeah, getting big without gear is incredibly difficult.
To Shawn Rhoden and his family sorry for your lost .RI.P.
I was so shocked when I heard this. Life was hard on this man, especially what he had to go through in the last few years. I wonder if the stress of all of these things just became too much for his body. RIP champ.
The fact that he could not compete these years hit me hard.
I’m really trying to hold back the tears; I’ve always loved his physique and that he was born in the Caribbean (Jamaica, I’m from Antigua but married to a Jamaican) RIP Mr Olympia Sean Rhoden
Can't believe it, it's really heartbreaking... I was waiting for his comeback for so long. ❤️
I remember watching Shawn winning the British Grand Prix in 2013 - I was there in person and omg what a great bodybuilder he was, even a greater person! Such a sad loss RIP Shawn
As I wrote in Derek MPMD comments, I'm in shock. I was eagerly waiting for his return after that damn accusations. He was one of the most aesthetic Olympia winners in a while and I always believed he could win 3 titles easely if the accusations didn't exist. I also clearly remember Nick interviewing him, he seemed to me very classy and humble person. RIP.
y im shocked too , never thought steroids can kill people........
I got to meet him at the Arnold around 2015 and he was one of the nicest guys I met. He spent a lot of time just talking and answering questions. He had a laid back and welcoming personality. I really appreciated the time I got to spend with him.
He showed that you can be humble and win Mr. O. I'll always miss his humbleness as the champ. God give strength go his family
😴 Unbelievable! What an awesome guy, I'm saddened that we have lost another brother of iron.. I remember talking to Shawn on Instagram, I told him he is so blessed and he would win many more Olympias! I really don't know what to say about this one.. RIP MY BROTHER 🙏🏾
Great memory Nick! Thanks for the share, was looking forward to seeing Shawn back, that 2018 win was epic! R.I.P Mr. O!
Love u Shawn, memory will forever live long!
Shaun giving Phil a bit of a stare down just before they hit the ab and thighs pose on the Olympia stage. That was gold. Shaun bought aesthetics back into the game. Awesome champion he was. RIP
My heart hurts for his daughter.
I know Shawn had to have been stressed with everything going on.
May his soul be at peace.
Stress over his case and break-up? Was there more?
Every great bodybuilder is Passing Away. Very Sad, God Bless, condolences to everyone and the Bodybuilding Community
Man what a sad year for bodybuilding RIP
I've been waiting for this video
I thought it was a joke but now it seems like he really passed away
Rip Shawn
I'm never knew him personally but watch all his vids. Always inspirational. I learned a lot from him. I'm gonna miss him greatly. Rest well my friend 😢
Although he only won the Olympia once, when we look back over the past physiques and champions 20 years from now, I believe history will be very favorable towards what Shawn brought in '18. Bodybuilding is still evolving and trying to find its way with respect to the right balance of aesthetics and size - Shawn defined this in '18 - RIP!
This really hit hard and I never even met Shawn Rhoden and knew of him mostly through your channel. I really hope his name gets cleared posthumously.
Legend indeed never will u be forgotten rest easy king rhoden rest easy Mr Olympia
At next years Olympia the Olympia should give an Honorary Peoples Champ Award to Shawn Rhoden... RIP CHAMP