Legendary Bodybuilder Eddie Giuliani Has Passed Away At 87

Eddie Giuliani became known for his passion for training in the gym.

Legendary bodybuilder and physique competitor Eddie Giuliani has passed away at 87 years old. Giuliani enjoyed a career that spanned over four decades where he was able to compete in over 35 competitions. There has been no cause of death revealed at this time.

Joe Wheatley announced the news in a Facebook post: 

Just received the devastating news Muscle Beach Hall of Famer, EDDIE GIULIANI, passed away yesterday at the age of 87. Eddie was IFBB 1975 World. Inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame by Oscar award winning actor AL PACINO in 2012, a ceremony none of us will ever forget.

Please keep both his daughters Maria Giuliani Farley, Andrea Giuliani Gonzales and their families in your prayers.

He was a very dear friend of mine. Spoke to him everyday, sometimes three times a day. I’m going to miss him dearly. One of the greats in our industry.

About Eddie Giuliani’s Legacy

Giuliani began competing in 1951. The Brooklyn native eventually made the move to California in order to focus on his bodybuilding career. As an AAU competitor, Giuliani won shows such as Mr. New York City and Mr. Atlantic Coast. He also saw great success on the other side of the country with victories in shows like the Mr. Pacific Coast and Mr. Western America.

At 5-foot-6, Giuliani was one of the top competitors in his height category. He made the move to IFBB in 1964 and earned his first victory the very next year at the 1965 Mr. Northeastern States.

In 1974, Giuliani hit his stride racking up victories at the Mr. America and Mr. Western America in his division. He was also named the overall winner during the Mr. Western America show. Giuliani would compete in his last show in 1982, finishing fifth during the Mr. Universe competition.

Eddie Giuliani quickly became known for his training style over the course of his career. He enjoyed a great passion for fitness and training. During his peak years in the sport, Giuliani was training six days a week for up to three hours a day. Giuliani often dedicated 15-20 sets to each body part and did not rest much between sets.

Giuliani’s workouts often changed when preparing for a show. He would reduce the number of sets he would do to around five per body part. The sets might have been down but the workouts were more intense. The weight would be high but Giuliani would really focus on concentration and focus during this preparation.

Eddie Giuliani Competition History

• 1951 Mr. New York Metropolitan – AAU, Junior, 8th
• 1953 Mr. New York Metropolitan – AAU, Junior, 2nd
• 1958 Mr. New York City – AAU, Short, 2nd
• 1958 Mr. New York Metropolitan – AAU, 1st
• 1959 Mr. New York City – AAU, Short, 6th
• 1961 Mr. Eastern America – AAU, Short, 2nd
• 1964 Mr. East Coast – IFBB, Short, 5th
• 1964 Mr. New York State – IFBB, 2nd
• 1964 Mr. Northeastern States – IFBB, Short, 2nd
• 1965 Junior Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
• 1965 Mr. Northeastern States – IFBB, Short, 1st
• 1965 Mr. Northeastern States – IFBB, Overall Winner
• 1966 Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• 1966 Mr. East Coast – IFBB, Short, 2nd
• 1967 Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• 1967 Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 6th
• 1967 Junior Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• 1968 Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 5th
• 1968 Junior Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 1st
• 1968 Mr. Western America – IFBB, 3rd
• 1969 Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 5th
• 1970 Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• 1970 Mr. Western America – IFBB, 4th
• 1971 Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• 1971Mr. International – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• 1974 Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 1st
• 1974 Mr. Western America – IFBB, Short, 1st
• 1974 Mr. Western America – IFBB, Overall Winner
• 1975 Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
• 1975 Mr. World – IFBB, Short, 1st
• 1977 Mr. America – IFBB, LightWeight, 2nd
• 1979 Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Did not place
• 1980 Grand Prix California – IFBB, 10th
• 1981 Grand Prix California – IFBB, Did not place
• 1982 Mr. Universe – NABBA, Short, 5th

Eddie Giuliani dedicated his life to fitness and bodybuilding. He was able to build relationships with many and left a positive impression on all he encountered. The entire staff at Generation Iron sends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of Cedric McMillan at this time.

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