Chanel Jansen speaks on Rich Piana and his untimely passing.

This week in bodybuilding has truly been shocking. First it was the passing of the young and talented Dallas McCarver and now Rich Piana has also passed away. Life is so unpredictable. But this is the reason why the message of both men to keep pushing and striving for greatness should always be the way that we conduct ourselves in our everyday lives.

Chanel Jansen, the girlfriend of Rich Piana at the time of his passing, has issued a statement on Instagram honoring her lover and friend.

I will always remember how much I love holding his hand I will always remember how I felt so loved when he would wake up and kiss me on the forehead I will always remember how I had it great with the love of my life I will always remember I was loved by the most amazing man I’ve ever known I will always remember there’s a hole in my heart where he will always belong I will always remember that someday when it’s my time-he will fill that space inside me and I’ll be whole again ? We just finished watching the Notebook yesterday and I said ‘That’s how it was supposed to be. We were supposed to go together. So when it’s my time someday-come find me and take me where we’re supposed to go because I don’t want to go anywhere without you’ @1dayumay #loveofmylife #myoneandonly #illbeseeingyou #ilovedyoutheniloveyounowiloveyoualways #richpiana #livelaughlove #respect #love #peace #positivevibes #positivevibesonly

A post shared by CHANEL (@c_no5) on Aug 25, 2017 at 8:41am PDT

We send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rich Piana.

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