Bodybuilder "Golem" Jefimczyk dies of a heart attack at 36
Known as one of the most impressive bodybuilders in the world, Belarusian Illia "Golem" Jefimczyk died at 36. According to "The Sun," the athlete had a heart attack at his home on September 6th. Despite resuscitation attempts by his wife, Anna, and rapid transportation to the hospital, he passed away.
12:02 PM EDT, September 12, 2024
The death of Illia "Golem" Jefimczyk, who had over 300,000 users on Instagram, was first reported by the Belarusian portal Onliner, citing statements by his wife. Anna, thanking everyone for their support and condolences, expressed the pain and hope she held until the last moments.
Although "Golem's" heart briefly resumed functioning, doctors ultimately delivered the shocking news of the bodybuilder's death. Illia Jefimczyk was known for his impressive physique. His daily diet included, among other things, 108 pieces of sushi and over 4 pounds of steak.
He was also called a "mutant" due to his extraordinary body measurements and strength. He was 6 feet tall, with a chest measuring 61 inches and biceps measuring 25 inches. His strength was immense. In one bench press series, he could lift 600 pounds, and in deadlifts, even 700 pounds.
Illia "Golem" Jefimczyk has died
Although he never competed in professional bodybuilding competitions, "Golem" gained tremendous popularity on social media, where he shared his passion for bodybuilding. He emphasized that his physique resulted from years of hard training, discipline, and an understanding of exercise physiology and nutrition principles. His mission was to motivate others to work on themselves and overcome their fears.
His journey with bodybuilding began in childhood with great idols like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone. With advice from trainers and tips from magazines, he became one of the most recognizable bodybuilders in the world over time. His unconventional diet was once the subject of an article in the newspaper Men's Health, which revealed that Golem consumed seven meals a day to meet his body's energy needs.
