Rest In Peace IFBB Co-founder, Ben Weider
Ben Weider at the 2008 Mr. Olympia Contest.
Ben Weider – February 1, 1923 – October 17, 2008
Ben Weider – February 1, 1923 – October 17, 2008
Co-Founder of the IFBB, Ben Weider died Friday at the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal. Mr. Weider was 85 years old. His funeral will be held Monday afternoon at Papermans and Sons funeral home in Montreal. The cause of his death has not been released at this time.
I had the honor and privilege to meet Mr. Weider at the 2008 Olympia. He thanked me for my contributions to the industry and told me he appreciated all the work I do for IFBBpro.com. He leaves behind a legacy that will go unmatched.
– Read more about Mr. Weider here.
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