‘World’s most monstrous bodybuilder' Illia Yefimchyk dies at 36 after heart attack
Minsk: Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk, renowned as the “world’s most monstrous bodybuilder,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 36 following a heart attack.
After his heart attack on September 6, 2024, his wife Anna performed chest compressions while waiting for the ambulance to come, eported DailyMail, citing local media. “I spent every day by his side, hoping, and his heart started beating again for two days, but the doctor gave me the terrible news that his brain had died,” she said. Anna expressed her gratitude for the condolences and support she has received during this difficult time.
Standing 6 feet tall and weighing over 340 pounds, the Belarusian bodybuilder was known for his imposing physique and extreme diet, which included consuming up to 16,500 calories daily. His diet reportedly consisted of seven meals a day, including more 2.5 kilograms of steak and 108 pieces of sushi.
Despite his significant presence in the fitness community, Yefimchyk never competed in professional bodybuilding events. His dedication to discipline and self-improvement, combined with his impressive lifts, earned him a notable place in the world of fitness.
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Former minister C M Ibrahim announces to launch new regional party for Karnataka
Kalaburagi: Two years after being expelled from the Janata Dal (Secular), former minister C.M. Ibrahim has announced that he will launch a new regional political party in Karnataka on January 24, reported Deccan Herald.
Speaking at a meeting organised by the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Andolana in Kalaburagi on Sunday, Ibrahim confirmed the birth of the new party.
The 77-year-old politician stated he would soon be meeting with other like-minded individuals to choose a symbol for the party.
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Ibrahim emphasised that the organisation would be guided by the principles of 12th-century social reformer Basavanna and the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.
A veteran politician, Ibrahim served as Union Civil Aviation Minister during the tenure of H.D. Deve Gowda as Prime Minister and later headed the Karnataka unit of the Janata Dal (Secular). He was expelled from the JD(S) in 2023 on charges of anti-party activities.
His exit from the party followed sharp differences over the JD(S) decision to ally with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). As the then state president of the JD(S), Ibrahim had publicly criticised the alliance, claiming it was finalised without his knowledge. He had also reportedly convened meetings of his supporters and expressed support for the INDIA bloc.
