R.I.P. Daryl Stafford.

It is with a heavy heart that we have to report the passing of pro bodybuilder Daryl Stafford. His passing was first reported on January 5, 2019 via social media. His cause of death was a heart attack.

This news comes shortly after the passing of Ed Corney – starting 2019 off to a bad start in the bodybuilding world.

Daryl started to compete at the national level in 1984 at the age of 25. In 1993, Daryl earned his Pro Card and his first pro show was the 1994 Chicago Pro, he placed 11th. He continued to rise up in the ranks and in popularity – with his highest placing being the Masters Olympia 2003 where he placed third.

Generation Iron sends condolences to the friends and family of Daryl Stafford. Rest in peace.

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