People claim that bodybuilder Victor Richards has died, but his daughter tells the media that he is alive and well. Is Victor dead or alive?
Victor Richards, a 56-year-old bodybuilder, was reported to be dead by fellow bodybuilders in the community. However, his daughter tells a different story. On November 10, various news outlets like Generation Iron Fitness Network posted about the bodybuilder’s demise.
Previously, It was speculated that Victor died of a heart attack, but no official reports were disclosed regarding the matter. This news has stirred confusion among netizens and the bodybuilding community.
Bodybuilder: Is Victor Richards Dead Or Still Alive?
According to Victor Richards’s daughter, he is alive and well. After Generation Iron Fitness Network posted about Victor’s death, her daughter personally reached out to the news company to tell them that the rumors were false.
Victor was not available when the news was released. His daughter told the Generation Iron that her father was not dead. She said that all of it was caused by an inaccurate Facebook post which spread the false information like a wildfire. Further, she expressed that her family was thankful for all the love shown by the bodybuilding community.
The false rumor sparked after a tribute was posted on Facebook by fellow bodybuilder Andreas Cahling.
Other Facebook users and media outlets were quick to pick up on the news. Generation Iron set the record straight after the truth was out. Since then, Cahling has also taken down his initial post.
Victor Richards Wife And Daughter Details
Details regarding Victor Richards’s wife are not known to the public. Generation Iron did not disclose the identity or personal information of Victor’s daughter, who reported about his wellness. The news outlet revealed that his daughter preferred to remain anonymous for the privacy of her family.
Revealing her identity could put her privacy and life in jeopardy. Since many people might still not know the truth, her family could be bombarded with questions from netizens and the media.
Where Is Victor Richards From?
Victor Richards is originally from Nigeria. He was passionate about bodybuilding from an early age. He played football, wrestling, and track and excelled in all 3 of the sports. Playing different sports improved his physique.
In 1982, he made his debut in competitive bodybuilding by entering The American Cup. He ranked first in the youth heavyweight division. By the age of 18, Victor was huge; he was able to gain 240 pounds at such a young age. He became well known after entering The Orange County Muscle Classic at the age of 19.
He acquired his pro card by achieving first place in the 1992 Nigerian Championship. He has only participated in 5 competitions throughout his career.