Bodybuilding legend Dave Kalick dies with heartbreaking tributes pouring in for muscle coach to top champions

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BODYBUILDING legend Dave Kalick has died as heartbreaking tributes pour in for the beloved coach.

Kalick was described as a coach, brother, best friend, mentor, and much more in the heartfelt messages posted online.

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Kalick played an instrumental role in training athletes through their time out of competition and keeping them in great shape.

He also worked on improving their skills so they were ready for elite level competitions.

IFBB Pro Dorian Haywood announced Kalick’s death with a heartfelt message to his former coach saying: “Dave Kalick was my coach, brother, my best friend, my mentor, and much more.

“Dave was known for his love for bodybuilding, heavy metal music, dogs, his wife Victoria, & devotion to his clients.

He had morals and values that shined through his tough muscular exterior to reveal a soul that’s pure and caring and spread positivity and happiness to those he cared for.

Dorian HaywoodIFBB Pro

“Dave is one of the most compassionate people I’ve ever met. The way he would pour his heart and soul into helping clients and friends is of such high character that it’s a rarity in modern society.

“He had morals and values that shined through his tough muscular exterior to reveal a soul that’s pure and caring and spread positivity and happiness to those he cared for.”

He has been involved in bodybuilding since doing that started with his first contest as a teenager back in 1986.

Over the course of his long career in bodybuilding that started with his first contest as a teenager back in 1986, Kalick has been known as a great of the sporting world for his famed legacy.

After finishing his career as a bodybuilder, Kalick went into coaching and looked after a number of elite athletes across various bodybuilding categories.

These included the Men’s Open, 212 Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Figure, and Women’s Physique.

He also worked with people who became champions in the Arnold Classic and Mr. Olympia.

Known as “Coach Kalick” by his close friends, Dave was involved in all sorts of sports ever since he was young including judo, football and wrestling.

Ron Harris also left a lovely message for the icon saying: “This is awful news. I will miss talking and hanging out with Dave at shows.

“Such a good guy.”

Justin Compton also said: “He was a great man also a humble guy and always smile for everyone. RIP.”

Karina Gibi said: “I’m so sorry dear, may God comfort the hearts of all of you, family and friends.”

Kalick’s cause of death is yet to be announced.

His passing is yet another untimely death in the world of bodybuilding after Brazilian athlete Cristhian Annes died on Wednesday.

And gym lover and personal trainer Danilo de Campos suffered a shock heart attack earlier in January.