Another death, this time a friend

[hawkmoon]

Katsuya Kitamura had a future as an Olympic Wrestler until he flunked a drug test several years back

He tried pro wrestling and bodybuilding, attempting to find his niche.

Quiet, soft spoken kid (well, kid to me) who I met when he worked as a trainer at my gym.

He was very large framed for a Japanese and had good potential, but I think he lacked the patience required.

Heart attack at 36.

I don't want this to be an anti-drug thread, just a memory of a good guy who tried to find his way.

He is the second Japanese bodybuilder I have known to pass. Both named Kitamura, both quiet, humble guys.

Ex-MMA star, wrestler Katsuya Kitamura passes away at age of 36

Japanese Mixed Martial Art (MMA) and wrestling star Katsuya Kitamura suddenly passed away on Tuesday after being rushed to the hospital.

m.economictimes.com

MMA star dubbed 'The Wrestling Monster' dies suddenly aged just 36

Katsuya Kitamura, a former MMA star nicknamed the Wrestling Monster, has sadly passed away at the age of just 36 after his health reportedly changed dramatically earlier in the week

www.dailystar.co.uk

 

[Durro NoHurtNoBigShirt]

R.I.P. The Wrestling Monster, prayers go to him and his family and friends. He was an awesome inspiring individual. He will be missed.

 

[Shadow Project]

Far too young

 

[subzero]

Sorry to hear this bad news, RIP.

 

[rAJJIN]

I am sorry to hear this.
36 yrs is just not enough time here.
That when life begins chapter 2

 

[BigNJ]

R.I.P

 

[MR. BMJ]

That's way too young. May he rest in peace

 

[Samson250]

I’m very sorry

 

[Mufasa123]

Condolences and prayers to you, his family and friends.

 

[Bio]

Very sorry to hear. Tragic at any age other than old age but 36 is way too young! Condolences...RIP

 

[b-boy]

WOW @ 36 yrs old. that's YOUNG!

 

[growth]

Way to young My Condolences and prayers

 

[Muay Thai]

Rip to your bro big dog hang tough

 

[Love_to_Bodybuild]

Sorry for your loss. Rip to your friend.

 

[xx]

rip

 

[OuchThatHurts]

TOO young! Sorry to hear about your friend. This is enough to give anyone pause to take a moment to give these PEDs due respect. We often say, "in the game" but the stakes in this game are way, way high.

 

[hawkmoon]

Thanks for the kind words all. To me he was young and naive, but his heart was in the right place. Shame to have lost him, especially for those closest.

 

[TheOtherOne55]

Sorry to hear about your friend hawkmoon, 36 is too damn young. Freakin sad.
Prayers his family

 

[Alzadosghost]

I’m sorry brotha. Way way too young. Damn. I lost a friend of mine who was 28 about 13 years ago. It hurt. It shocked a lot of people. Fuck this is insane all the guys going so damn young. 36 is still a kid to me. My heart goes out to you and his family. Rip

 

[TrippplePPP]

Sorry to hear about your friend HM.