Gustavo Badell (November 3, 1972 – July 12, 2023), also nicknamed The Freakin' 'Rican, was a Venezuelan International Federation of BodyBuilders professional bodybuilder.

Mar 13, 2024 · On July 13, it was revealed that veteran bodybuilder Gustavo 'The Freakin Rican' Badell has passed away at the age of 50. He was well known among die-hard fans of …

Jul 12, 2023 · Gustavo Badell was born in Venezuela on November 3, 1972, the youngest of five children. When he was five, the family relocated to Puerto Rico, where he lived most of the …

Jul 14, 2023 · Star bodybuilder Gustavo Badell, commonly known as "The Freakin' Rican," died, his friend announced on Thursday.

Initial reports are saying that Badell died due to a stroke, but no official cause of death had been revealed as of this writing. The native of Venezuela would have turned 51 in November of this …

Jul 18, 2023 · Born in Venezuela, Badell settled in Puerto Rico as a young man, continuing the bodybuilding he had begun as a teen in his home country. He began competing in the 1990s …

Jul 13, 2023 · Badell was a podium Mr. Olympia finisher and led a successful career, having battled against legends like Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. It is with great sadness that we …

Jul 14, 2023 · Star bodybuilder Gustavo Badell has passed away at the age of 50. Badell faced off against some of the most dominant bodybuilders ever, finishing third in the '04 and '05 Mr. …

Jul 17, 2023 · He rose to fame in Venezuela but became a force in the sport worldwide. Bodybuilder Dave Palumbo shared a tribute on Instagram: “It’s with a heavy heart that I say …

Nov 21, 2019 · Discover the inspiring journey of Gustavo Badell, the renowned bodybuilder who left an indelible mark on the sport. From his humble beginnings to his remarkable …