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Bodybuilding & Gold's Gym Icon Dave Draper Passes Away | Dave Palumbo & John Hansen Pay Tribute

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John Hansen joins Dave Palumbo to pay tribute to bodybuilder Dave Draper, who passed away today at the age of 79.

A former Mr. America, Mr. World, and Mr. Universe, Draper went on to having a successful career in acting as well as being a fixture at the legendary Gold's Gym.

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20 Comments

@lesliearvola599 4 years ago

he was my hero in the 60's i was a young boy and he got me into lifting now i am 66 and still trying

@chonconnor6144 4 years ago

Dave Draper what a classic and long lived physique, an example for everyone to follow for moderation and longevity.

@myronullman4283 4 years ago

Such sad news ! A great bodybuilder and even a greater human being...He always took time to respond to my questions and letters on his website and weekly newsletters...RIP Dave Draper - The King of the supersets !

@cjdesign5700 4 years ago

I think he had as much influence for BB popularity as anyone in the 60's.

@golftips5954 4 years ago

God, I am so sad to hear of Dave Draper's passing. I remember I contacted him by email once but never expected to hear from him. Boy was I ever wrong. I got an email from him within a day and I was so impressed with this that he would take the time to write a nobody like myself. He seemed so sincere in his response as it was almost like I was talking to him in person. Dave had his demons in his early years battling alcohol and drugs but through his faith in God in conquered them both. This is a great lost to the bodybuilding community and he will truly be missed! I know in my heart he is now with our god and the lord will say to him "Well done good and faithful servant" Rest in peace Dave Draper "The Blond Bomber"!

@Torontokid 4 years ago

Always loved Draper. He had a extremely aesthetic physic. Always seemed attainable without doing insane doses. Rip

@giannismagos 4 years ago

Lou forrigno, Arnold, the Manions all seem to be "calling dave" like they are best friends and he has them on speed dial

@uniqutilities2831 4 years ago

Dave tries to bring up alcoholism and John just ignores it and focused on the positive. Why? Because John has class.

@bbrockRailFan 4 years ago

A great icon has just passed.

@richb5073 4 years ago

What a great tribute to Dave Draper. John Hansen is such a awesome historian of our sport of bodybuilding. Thx RX muscle and Dave Palumbo

@Thickcutohio 4 years ago

Big Lenny is still alive!

@paulc9434 4 years ago (edited)

Always admired his back and arms… used to have his back training routine and pics on my wall growing up.
RIP Bomber

@spoilerman8975 4 years ago

I remember seeing his pictures along with the other guys back in the 70s in the muscle and fitness magazine. This guy used to get me pumped up to hit the gym. He had an amazing physique. Rest in peace brother.

@samimakhtar5245 4 years ago

May his soul rest in peace

@olegariomartinez6807 4 years ago

My favorite bodybuilder of all time. RIP Dave and God bless.

@markirish2944 4 years ago

A legend of the sport RIP

@mje9000 4 years ago

Dave was the reason I got into weight lifting after reading about him and seeing him in the magazines in workouts with Arnold, Ken Waller, Frank Zane and Franco Columbia at Gold’s Gym in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. In later years I subscribed to his newsletter and read his articles thru the years. I once sent him an email with a question and he wrote a lengthy response within hours. We have lost one of the great ones from the Golden Era. RIP Dave Draper.