Bill Pearl

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Bill Pearl
Pearl after winning the 1956 Mr. U.S.A.
Personal information
Born(1930-10-31)October 31, 1930
Prineville, Oregon, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 2022(2022-09-14) (aged 91)
Phoenix, Oregon, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) –
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg) –
242 lb (110 kg)

William Arnold Pearl (October 31, 1930 – September 14, 2022) was an American professional bodybuilder and athlete. He won the Mr. Universe contest five times. He was named "World's Best-Built Man of the Century". He later became an expert trainer and wrote about bodybuilding.

Pearl died on September 14, 2022 in Phoenix, Oregon from problems caused by Parkinson's disease at the age of 91.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Golden Era Bodybuilding Legend Bill Pearl Passes Away at 91". Fitness Volt. 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2022-09-14.