The web is a loopy place, and generally rumors can take over social media lengthy earlier than the reality comes out.
On March 14th, posts had been made that introduced Robby Robinson, higher identified to the bodybuilding world as “The Black Prince” and a star from Pumping Iron, has reportedly handed away on the age of 78. The information of Robinson’s passing was first shared by a very long time coaching accomplice and well-known tv persona Rick Valente on his Instagram submit which might be seen under.
Information of Robinson’s demise had already been circulating on-line, however there had not been any formal bulletins as to a reason for demise or if Robinson had any pre-existing well being situations that led to his passing.
Inside hours of many tributes being shared honoring Robinson, one other Corridor of Famer, Shawn Ray, who had earlier posted a tribute to Robinson earlier than eradicating it, made a second submit confirming that Robinson was in reality alive and properly.
Let’s Give Him His Due Respect Anyway
On the stage, Robinson could also be finest remembered because the 1994 Masters Olympia champion, the primary within the competitors’s historical past. He was additionally a former Mr. World winner, and a high Mr. Olympia competitor all through the Seventies and ’80s. His final onstage look as a competitor was on the 2000 Masters Olympia, the place he received the Over 50 class.
Lately, Robinson has celebrated much more fame and recognition for his coaching efforts properly into his 70’s and for his collaborations with fellow bodybuilding legend Mike O’Hearn on O’Hearn’s YouTube channel. Generations of followers have been impressed by his physique, coaching, success, and knowledge, and maybe many extra followers shall be going ahead.
The Black Prince himself had not acknowledged the rumors of his demise, however luckily it has been confirmed he’s nonetheless with us and is probably going preparing for one more journey to Gold’s Fitness center Venice to place extra work in whereas persevering with to defy Father Time.