Gustavo Badell also nicknamed The Freakin’ ‘Rican, was a Venezuelan-born Puerto Rican International Federation of BodyBuilders professional bodybuilder.
The star athlete tragically passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at the age of 50.
Keep reading this article to learn more about the late Gustavo Badell, what happened to him, How did Gustavo Badell die , and much more!
Gustavo Badell Cause of Death
On July 13, 2023, Gustavo Badell tragically passed away at the age of 50.
At this time, his cause of death remains unconfirmed, though Essentially Sports reported that he allegedly died from a stroke.
The news of his unexpected demise has deeply saddened the bodybuilding community and beyond.
Gustavo Badell Bio
Badell was born on November 3, 1972 in Venezuela and moved to Puerto Rico when he was around 22 years old. He began lifting weights at the age of fifteen to increase his size for boxing.
Gustavo gained muscle incredibly fast, and when he was 19 entered and won his first bodybuilding competition, the 1991 Junior Caribbean Bodybuilding Championships.
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. His first Ironman Pro Invitational was in 2000, where he was 18th.
His first Mr. Olympia appearance was in 2002, where he was 24th. His first Arnold Classic was in 2004, where he was 7th. His professional placings were lackluster until 2003 when he started placing higher, in part because of help from fellow professional bodybuilder Milos Sarcev.
Badell appeared in many fitness and magazine articles as well as on the cover of Flex magazine. He appeared in numerous advertisements for MuscleTech, normally for Nitrotech Hardcore protein powder and Masstech weight-gain powder.
Gustavo Badell Wife
Gustavo Badell Bodybuilder was married to Jessica Rodriguez, who reportedly played a pivotal role in his life and provided support throughout his career.
The details of their marriage and the strength of their bond remain private.
Despite the rigorous demands of his work, Gustavo was known to prioritize his family and demonstrated his love and care for his children.
Gustavo Badell Children
Gustavo and Jessica Rodriguez had four children together. Their names are Barbie Ann Badell, Nicole Marie Badell, Michael Gustavo Badell, and Christian Carlos Badell.
Their children had the privilege of growing up witnessing their father’s dedication and witnessing firsthand the sacrifices he made to pursue his ambitions.
Gustavo Badell Net Worth
Gustavo Badell had an estimated net worth of $5 million at the time he passed away.
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