Gustavo Badell

He died from a sudden stroke in Venezuela after multiple heart issues.

He began lifting weights at the age of fifteen to increase his size for boxing.

After six years of weight training he was able to turn professional by winning the 1997 Caribbean Championships.

His first International Federation of BodyBuilders appearance was in 1998 when he competed in the Grand Prix of Germany.

He first competed in the International Federation of BodyBuilders Night of Champions (now called the New York Pro) in 1999, where he finished in 14th place.