Renowned bodybuilder Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk dead at 36 after heart attack
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Illia "Golem" Yefimchyk, a Belarusian bodybuilder known for his massive frame and extreme eating habits, passed away at the age of 36 after suffering a heart attack.
He was taken to hospital on September 6, where he fell into a coma and tragically passed away five days later on September 11.
His death was confirmed by the Instagram account @whoisthebestbb.
He was often referred to as the "world’s most monstrous bodybuilder," collapsed at home following the heart attack.
His wife, Anna, performed chest compressions while waiting for emergency services.
He was then airlifted to the hospital, where despite his heart briefly restarting, doctors informed Anna that his brain had died.
“I spent every day by his side, hoping. His heart started beating again for two days, but the doctor gave me the terrible news that his brain had died,” Anna said.
She expressed her gratitude for the support she received during this time, adding, “It’s heartwarming to realise that I am not left alone in this world, and so many people have offered help and support.”
Illia Yefimchyk, who stood at 6 feet 1 inch and weighed 340 lbs, was admired for his extreme dedication to bodybuilding.