BODYBUILDER Lenny Persin, also known as “Big Lenny”, has died aged 60.
The legendary competitor was reportedly suffering from congestive heart failure prior to his death over the weekend.
The news were confirmed in a YouTube video by fellow bodybuilder Dave Palumbo on Sunday.
Big Lenny was well-known for his eccentric appearance, especially his protruding stomach, and his larger-than-life personality.
Due to a disease called palumboism, which is usually brought on by the usage of HGH and insulin and causes difficulty contracting the rectus abdominis muscles, he did not have the conventional bodybuilding appearance.
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