Bill Pearl

American bodybuilder

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.

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)

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

References

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