IFBB Pro Frank Hillebrand Dies

By: Domenic Mauro, Athlete Insider

Sadly we report that IFBB Pro Frank Hillebrand has died of a heart attack at age 45. The terrible event took place right at Gold's Gym in Lake Mead where paramedics tried to resuscitate him but he didn't respond. Frank was a superbly symmetrical bodybuilding star in the 90s that inspired many of us to train more for shape and cuts rather than just raw size. Frank Hillebrand's competitive record includes:

1987

German Championships, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

1989

World Amateur Championships - IFBB, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

1990

Olympia - IFBB, 7th

1991

Olympia - IFBB, Did not place

1992

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 11th
Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 10th

1993

Arnold Classic - IFBB, 12th
Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 8th
San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 7th

Our sincerest regrets go out to Frank Hillebrand's friends, family and of course the many fans that followed his career.