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Iconic Bodybuilder Remembered as ‘Gentle Giant’ Has Died at 60

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By sharing his views on life and fitness in unique and outlandish ways online, Lenny Persin launched himself to internet bodybuilding stardom.

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Lenny Persin, the internet icon bodybuilder, smiles
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