<blockquote><b>The famous YouTube star and fitness fanatic's death has triggered a wave of admiration and grief following his spectacular bodybuilding career which spanned some 30 years</b><br><br><img class=img src="https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article24719187.ece/ALTERNATES/s810/0_INSTAGRAM.jpg"></img><br><br>A viral bodybuilding star known as the Mountain Dog has been found dead at the age of 49.<br><br>John Meadows was nationally renowned and respected in his trade and saw his successful career last 30 years.<br><br>The athlete had a following of more than 500,000 on YouTube who watched him train and recommend fitness techniques.<br><br>Just one year ago, Johns life was saved by heroic docs who frantically worked to save him from a blood clot-induced heart attack, reports The Sun.<br><br>His tragic death has sparked an outpouring of grief from "heartbroken" friends and family.<br><br>Shanique Grant, a big player in the womens bodybuilding world, said in an emotional statement: "With tears rolling down my face I remember you telling me how much family meant.<br><br>"I dont even know what to say but youll forever be a legend and such an inspiration to me."<br><br>Whilst Theresa Ivancik, another womens bodybuilding pro, called John a "legend" in the industry.<br><br>She added: "I am at an incredible loss and in complete shock to hear I just lost a very special person in my life.<br><br>"He is and always will be such a huge part of my life. "You will be incredibly missed but never forgotten!"<br><br><img class=img src="https://i2-prod.dailystar.co.uk/incoming/article24719198.ece/ALTERNATES/s615b/0_INSTAGRAM.jpg"></img><br><br>John leaves behind a loving wife, Mary, and two twin sons. His nickname comes from a very hardworking and versatile canine from the farmlands of Switzerland, the Bernese Mountain Dog.<br><br>The fitness fanatic was raised by his grandmother and was just 13-years-old when he entered his first competition.<br><br>Meadows last pro contest was the 2017 Muscle Mayhem Kansas Pro, where he finished 14th.<br><br>Recently, he worked with a number of industry pros in various divisions including 212 Olympia Champion Shaun Clarida and Fitness Olympia Winner Missy Truscott and Theresa Ivancik.<br><br>A family statement confirmed John "passed away unexpectedly & peacefully in his home," on August 8.<br><br>As of yet, no official cause of death has been confirmed.</blockquote><br>Source: <a rel=ugc href="https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/iconic-bodybuilder-john-meadows-found-24719154">https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/iconic-bodybuilder-john-meadows-found-24719154</a>
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