Matt Mendenhall Obituary – Death: Legendary bodybuilder Matt Mendenhall, known as Mr. Genetics, has passed away. Matt Mendenhall died today, August 28, 2021. He was 61 years old. The cause of death has not been given at the time of this report.
My good friend Matt Mendenhall passed away. I’m unsure the cause but he’s had a number of health issues, he was a former body builder the best ever to not go pro and he’s a hell of a dude and was a wonderful physical therapist and trainer later in life. I’ll miss you buddy. pic.twitter.com/JLB1GQqnPS
— Omar (@Beastin25_8) August 27, 2021
Matt Mendenhall was one of the most promising youngsters in 1982 along with Lee Haney. He’s considered the greatest bodybuilder to have never turned professional.
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RIP🙏🏽❤️💪🏾
Rest In Peace, Matt Mendenhall.@FLEX_Magazine @WingsStrength @MrOlympiaLLC @NPCNewsOnline @DigitalMuscle pic.twitter.com/29j9UlZ4PO— shawn ray (@sugarshawnray) August 28, 2021
This death has caused a lot of friends and family of Mendenhall so much hurt. It is in that mourning spirit that the concerned persons have taken to social media to share tributes to the deceased and condolences to the affected family.
Tributes To Matt Mendenhall
Below are some of the statements shared across social media users’ timelines on the death of Mendenhall.
“Sad to hear another bodybuilder passing. RIP Matt Mendenhall. 61 is way too young. These guys and girls are passing almost on the daily. What’s happening to the sport of bodybuilding, so sad.”
“RIP Matt Mendenhall … I can’t believe we’ve lost another great one! Prayers go out to his friends and family! @official_rxmuscle #mattmendenhall”
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RIP Matt Mendenhall! At 61 yo, Matt was considered by many to be the greatest amateur never turned pro. I’ll stop the page for a bit in his memory. Prayers go out to his friends and family!”
“RIP Matt Mendenhall … I can’t believe we’ve lost another great one! Prayers go out to his friends and family! #mattmendenhall”
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