Eddie McDonough, a NABBA bodybuilding legend, has passed away at age 85.
Rising to prominence in the 1970s in the British bodybuilding scene, Eddie McDonough won multiple championships including the NABBA Mr. Britain titles twice. Eddie McDonough also competed in 7 NABBA Universe competitions, establishing himself as a true talent on the British bodybuilding circuit.
NABBA judge Si Sweeney revealed the news on Facebook, highlighting the British bodybuilder’s career.
“Eddie McDonough has passed away at the age of 85 .. Eddie won NABBA Mr Britain twice 1974 and 1977 . Also placed 3rd in Mr Britain in 1973 and 1976. Eddie competed in 7 NABBA Universe contests between 1972 and 1979 , never placing outside top 6 in the medium class , he placed 3rd in 1975 and 1978 .. In 1974 Eddie won the Medium Class title at AAU Mr World . He also competed in NABBA Europeans with his best placing of 2nd in 1977 .. Eddie finished his career in 1980 after nine years with a victory in the Medium Class of the WABBA Europeans. A year after he won the same title in 1979 . .. An excellent bodybuilder of his era and will be missed by many .. condolences to his family and friends from all NABBA Family Rest in Peace Eddie NABBA Legend.”
Generation Iron extends condolences to the family and friend of Eddie McDonough.
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