Remembering Paul Demayo AKA 'Quadzilla'...

**webmaster** · 06-10-2005, 01:30 PM

RIP Paul Demayo. Another pro bodybuilder laid to rest. Let's remember him for the great bodybuilder he was!

Lonnie Teper recently wrote a tribute to Paul at:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/lonnie7.htm

He will be missed.

Will
Web Content Manager

ham2 · 06-10-2005, 01:36 PM

rest in peace

dirk digler · 06-10-2005, 01:38 PM

Whatever happenned to that "dedication, clean living" that Weider et al are always spewing?

dirk digler · 06-10-2005, 01:40 PM

Oh yeah, just go up to Santa Monica and talk to Dave.

Flex500 · 06-10-2005, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dirk digler

Oh yeah, just go up to Santa Monica and talk to Dave.

hey it wasn't steroids buddy. athletes in every sport get caught up in things they shouldn't. too bad it got him though, I was a huge fan. he was also very nice when I got the chance to meet him.

dirk digler · 06-10-2005, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Flex500

hey it wasn't steroids buddy. .

Who has money for 'roids when you're trying to score your next fix?? The use of recreational drugs by pro bbers is hushed even more so than the steroid abuse.

xplicid01 · 06-10-2005, 06:59 PM

so did he OD on something? what was the cause of death?

R.I.P.

irishrunt · 06-10-2005, 07:13 PM

geez, that's an absolute shame. some magazine just had a pic and some sort of lil article about him recently. i don't know if it was an up to date pic of him or not but he was listed in a magazine. the magazine wasn't talking about his death or anything, i forgot was it exactly was dealing with. i hope his family gets thru this rough time. R.I.P.

King_O_Quads · 06-10-2005, 10:14 PM

damn three bodybuilders in two months, its a shame

xplicid01 · 06-11-2005, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by King_O_Quads

damn three bodybuilders in two months, its a shame

whose the third? young blood, and demayo who else?

Man, I_m Big · 06-11-2005, 01:21 PM

I was looking at a pic in an old FLEX magazine thge other day, it had a pic of Trevor Smith and Paul together. It sent a shiver up my spine, man.

SDMuscleBuddy · 06-11-2005, 08:39 PM

I just heard. Sad news. I was a big fan of Paul DeMayo since he first hit the scene with what I thought were some of the best arms around, which were overshadowed by his equally impressive quads. I got a chance to see him once in competition at the USA's back in 92? 93? in probably the best shape of his life. He should have won but didn't make the top five.

dthibert · 06-12-2005, 08:36 PM

Paul! I will greatly miss you as a very good friend!! Your were someone that I looked up to. You will be greatly missed by your family, friends and everyone that was lucky enough to have crossed your path. I'm so sorry that those frigin demons did what they did to you! But your at peace right now! You'll NEVER be forgotten!

SuperCHARKA · 06-12-2005, 08:56 PM

Was he suffering from any mental ailments, such as chronic depression, which would have driven him to drug abuse? Based upon his unfortunate relationships and lack of enthusiasm, as portrayed by L.T., I get a strong image of such.

Also, I heard it was a heroin overdose, but I have no idea about the credibility of whatever news source it was.

DeMayo remains handsome.

BB2K · 06-16-2005, 06:02 PM

I remember when Paul Demayo and Mike Matarazzo were on the cover of a Power Factor Training a while back, like in 92. Paul has always been my favorite and always inspired me. When I saw him on the cover, I ran out and baught a copy of it in hopes that I might one day look something like him. Paul, you are a true inspiration to all and hope you rest in peace. You will be missed terribly! My heart sank when I read the news of his death, sad, sad day.

caj · 07-22-2005, 09:50 AM

I don't know how I missed this terrible news, but just found out about DeMayo. You know, it's funny how you can be a fan of someone and then you get busy in your own life and forget about them. I had no idea of any of the tragedys he had endured. I assumed he was taking some time off before coming back better than ever.

I was always in awe of his quads and triceps. I hate his life turned out the way it did. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.

bdybuilderchuck · 07-23-2005, 04:55 AM

does anyone know what he died from???

myPecsRbigger · 07-23-2005, 09:09 AM

od on painkillers mabey oxy's

OmahaBoy2003 · 07-23-2005, 11:51 PM

Damm I'm late coming to this. Sucks to hear he's gone. He'll be missed for sure.

Rock_hard · 07-31-2005, 03:26 PM

This is really tragic as Paul could have had a very bright future. He was just drawn into something that was very hard to get out of and ultimately, it killed him. Well, I hope quadzilla is in a better place now and still pumping up. Rest in peace.

The_Hobbit · 07-31-2005, 04:39 PM

Perfect example of why you should use drugs in moderation, if you're going to use them. Getting addicted shows a lack of respect for your body.

SprinterJ · 08-01-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Hobbit

Perfect example of why you should use drugs in moderation, if you're going to use them. Getting addicted shows a lack of respect for your body.

Isn't this a perfect example of why you SHOULD NOT use drugs? I'm guessing most people don't PLAN on getting addicted even when they believe they are using them in "moderation".

chad12121 · 08-01-2005, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Hobbit

Perfect example of why you should use drugs in moderation, if you're going to use them. Getting addicted shows a lack of respect for your body.

What a stupid statement. Watch "The Smashing Machine" DVD it is a documentary about a really good mixed martial arts fighter (Mark Kerr) and his addiction to pain killers, which I believe is the same addiction DeMayo had. They don't get addicted on purpose, most of the time it starts out their doctor prescribing some pain medication, over time their tolerance increases and it goes from there.

Oldbastard · 08-01-2005, 04:04 PM

I don't care if he was a great bodybuilder, a doctor, whatever... after reading the posted tribute it sounds like he was not a very good human being. It sounds as if he was a big crybaby who resorted to violence when things didn't go his way. I have no respect for a man who beats a women, I don't care who he is. He was responsible for his own demise, the world , at least his tiny part of it, is better off without him.

The_Hobbit · 08-01-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SprinterJ

Isn't this a perfect example of why you SHOULD NOT use drugs? I'm guessing most people don't PLAN on getting addicted even when they believe they are using them in "moderation".

If you can't control yourself, then you're right; you shouldn't use drugs. Obviously people don't plan on becoming addicted, but they surely know that they are when they are. If you're popping pills every day just to make yourself feel good, that's called drug abuse. If you no longer control your desires, that's addiction. Even addicted people have the choice to stop. They just have to make the concious decision that it's not healthy for them. Some people don't care enough to do that, though, and continue to abuse drugs.

I've used drugs in moderation for years now. Even the types of drugs that people "get addicted to after one time". I know from experience that it's not hard to stop. Some people become slaves to their hormones. I don't. I use drugs responsibly. I have no problem controlling my desires. I eat right 95% of the time. I work out like an animal. I take depression and anxiety head on and try to work things out with logic and reason. I think everybody is capable of doing the same. It's a question of will power.

I realize that their are anti-drug people who will never accept that drugs are Ok to use. I respect that. Just don't disregard my opinion about things because I'm a perfect example of a person who can use any drug in moderation, if I so choose.

max_muscle · 08-21-2005, 09:25 AM

It's sad to hear that Paul DeMayo died at such a young age... I had a ex training partner/friend that died 7 years ago from herion.. similar situation, dad walked into his home to find 31 y/o son lifeless on the living room floor..
There has to be something else.. bodybuilding is a freak show of entertainment, we all enjoy the freaky pics, the veins and the size.. but you fail to realize that most of these guys live from contest to contest... client to client... no money, no future, horrible relationship history and once their "run" to be Mr Olympia is over... they have nothing to fall back on..
It's a sad world!

BB is 4 life :) · 08-21-2005, 10:34 AM

Apparently, it was a hit of PURE heroin that killed him, his friend, who he went out and got it with, also died from taking it, it wasnt painkillers, as far as i know anywys, anyone who has this months MD read gregg valentinos column.

Im sad to hear hes gone, especially by the means he passed, but he wont be forgotten, his pictures will forever be around he will forever be remembered as 'quadzilla', dont affront a man that many have looked up to as an idol.

He has passed now, the only words that should be spoken in his name are those of sorrow and happiness, sorrow because of his untimely death, happiness in remembering his life, the big guy on stage, the idol. No matter what he did, he does not deserve to be demeaned on a internet message board by people who never met him.