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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Another Bodybuilder Just Died a Horrible Death
After quitting the bizarre injections that puffed up his muscles, a Russian bodybuilder has become the latest in a long and unfortunate line of pro weightlifters to meet untimely demises. As The Sun reports, 35-year-old Nikita Tkachuk hadn't injected synthol — a so-called "site enhancement oil" primarily made up of oils like paraffin or sesame alongside a local anesthetic and benzoyl alcohol that makes muscles appear bulkier without actually causing any strength or fitness benefits — before he died of a heart attack in a St. Petersburg hospital last week. The story of how he got there is tragic, even for the morbid world of weightlifting. After winning "Master of Sports" in Russia at 21, Tkachuk began injecting synthol to appear beefier. That practice is known as "fluffing," and it produces muscles that appear, as Iron Man magazine put it back in 2013, "comically inflated." Eventually, Tkachuk signed a deal with a pharmaceutical company that contractually obligated him to keep taking the shots — a deal that turned out to be deadly. After initially being diagnosed with sarcoidosis, a disorder involving tiny granules of immune cells forming on his organs, the strain from all that "fluffing" ultimately led to kidney and lung failure, and then a heart attack, his widow, Maria Tkachuk, said, per The Sun. "There were many trials over the years," said the widow Tkachuk, who is also a bodybuilder. "[His] resources ran out." Though a lot remains unclear about the man's death, including why he finally succumbed years after quitting the injections, his regret over the use of synthol — which in a 2022 video he called his "biggest mistake" — is plain as day. "If your arm is 18 inches or 20 inches, what will it change in your life?" Tkachuk said ahead of his death, per The Sun. "You're going to lose a lot of health. It's not worth it." "If I could back to 2015-2016, I would not do it," he continued. "I basically ruined my whole sporting career." Though he's joined in death by a long line of young bodybuilders who died too soon after taking various substances to either lose weight or get swole, Tkachuk's story is especially tragic because he spoke out against the injections that ultimately killed him. Now, his wife is left to pick up the pieces. "There are no other words for now," his widow said. "Only shock." More on bodybuilder deaths: If You Still Think Bodybuilding Is Healthy, This Woman Just Died at Age 20
The Sun
22-05-2025
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- The Sun
Bodybuilding star Nikita Tkachuk dead at 35 after pumping body with muscle growth injections he came to bitterly regret
A FAMOUS Russian bodybuilder has died at 35 after pumping himself with 'muscle growth" shots led to organ failure. Nikita Tkachuk's muscles ballooned to gross proportions under the chemical boosters - but a strict contract meant he wasn't allowed to stop. 6 6 The bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with lung and kidney failure, and was later put into a medically-induced coma after suffering a heart attack. His wife Maria Tkachuk, 36, also a bodybuilder, broke the news: 'Nikita, my beloved husband, has died. 'His kidneys failed, [he suffered] pulmonary edema, and his heart gave out. 'There were many trials over the years. [His] resources ran out. 'There are no other words for now, only shock." The muscle man won the title Master of Sports in Russia at just 21 with a 350kg deadlift, a 360 kg squat and a 210kg bench press. But later in life he turned to synthol injections and signed a contract with a pharmaceutical company to advertise their products. His muscles bulged to ludicrous sizes - but he was reportedly banned from stopping the injections under the terms of his contract. Tkachuk's health deteriorated and got even worse after he caught coronavirus. His lungs suffered from an 'autoimmune disease' and his legs swelled with calcium formations. Bodybuilding legend 'Mr Japan' whose calves made Arnold Schwarzenegger jealous, dies aged 78 In an update, he posted: 'The same formations were found in the hip joint area. 'They did an MRI and realised that the blood vessels and kidneys were clogged with calcium.' He was diagnosed with sarcoidosis - where tiny granules of solid immune cells form on various organs. Tkachuk underwent multiple surgeries and tried to get back to training. 6 6 But two years ago he admitted that he deeply regretted his synthol injections, and begged others not to follow his path. He said in a video two years ago: 'I'd advise you to think again, weigh it all up, think about it. 'I just don't get it - well, if your arm is 18 inches or 20 inches, what will it change in your life? You're going to lose a lot of health. It's not worth it." 'If I could back to 2015-2016, I would not do it. I basically ruined my whole sporting career. 'If I hadn't done the injections and stayed in bodybuilding, I think I would be at a fairly high competitive level now.' The Ukhta Power Sports Federatio, said following his death in St Petersburg: 'We express our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and wife Maria on the sudden death of our dear friend and talented athlete Nikita Tkachuk. 'For many years, Nikita achieved success in powerlifting, extreme strength, and bodybuilding, inspiring those around him with his determination and perseverance. 'Our thoughts are with you in this difficult hour. 'Nikita will forever remain in our memory as an outstanding athlete and a person with a big heart.' 6
The Irish Sun
22-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Bodybuilding star Nikita Tkachuk dead at 35 after pumping body with muscle growth injections he came to bitterly regret
A FAMOUS Russian bodybuilder has died at 35 after pumping himself with 'muscle growth" shots led to organ failure. Nikita Tkachuk's muscles ballooned to gross proportions under the chemical boosters - but a strict contract meant he wasn't allowed to stop. 6 Nikita Tkachuk has died at 35 Credit: East2West 6 The prominent bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with multiple organ failure Credit: East2West 6 His wife, Maria Tkachuk, said he faced 'many trials over the years' Credit: East2West The bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with lung and kidney failure, and was later put into a medically-induced coma after suffering a heart attack. His wife Maria Tkachuk, 36, also a bodybuilder, broke the news: 'Nikita, my beloved husband, has died. 'His kidneys failed, [he suffered] pulmonary edema, and his heart gave out. 'There were many trials over the years. [His] resources ran out. read more on russia 'There are no other words for now, only shock." The muscle man won the title Master of Sports in Russia at just 21 with a 350kg deadlift, a 360 kg squat and a 210kg bench press. But later in life he turned to synthol injections and signed a contract with a pharmaceutical company to advertise their products. His muscles bulged to ludicrous sizes - but he was reportedly banned from stopping the injections under the terms of his contract. Most read in Sport Tkachuk's health deteriorated and got even worse after he caught coronavirus. His lungs suffered from an 'autoimmune disease' and his legs swelled with calcium formations. Bodybuilding legend 'Mr Japan' whose calves made Arnold Schwarzenegger jealous, dies aged 78 In an update, he posted: 'The same formations were found in the hip joint area. 'They did an MRI and realised that the blood vessels and kidneys were clogged with calcium.' He was diagnosed with sarcoidosis - where tiny granules of solid immune cells form on various organs. Tkachuk underwent multiple surgeries and tried to get back to training. 6 Nikita Tkachuk died after granules formed on his organs Credit: East2West 6 He grew to regret his decision to start taking the muscle growth injections Credit: East2West But two years ago he admitted that he deeply regretted his synthol injections, and begged others not to follow his path. He said in a video two years ago: 'I'd advise you to think again, weigh it all up, think about it. 'I just don't get it - well, if your arm is 18 inches or 20 inches, what will it change in your life? You're going to lose a lot of health. It's not worth it." 'If I could back to 2015-2016, I would not do it. I basically ruined my whole sporting career. 'If I hadn't done the injections and stayed in bodybuilding, I think I would be at a fairly high competitive level now.' The Ukhta Power Sports Federatio, said following his death in St Petersburg: 'We express our sincere condolences to his family , friends, and wife Maria on the sudden death of our dear friend and talented athlete Nikita Tkachuk. 'For many years, Nikita achieved success in powerlifting, extreme strength, and bodybuilding, inspiring those around him with his determination and perseverance. 'Our thoughts are with you in this difficult hour. 'Nikita will forever remain in our memory as an outstanding athlete and a person with a big heart.' 6 Before his death, he said that no size of muscle was worth compromising your health Credit: East2West
Scottish Sun
22-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Bodybuilding star Nikita Tkachuk dead at 35 after pumping body with muscle growth injections he came to bitterly regret
After hard granules grew on his organs, the muscle man said he regretted ever starting the drugs HULK TRAGEDY Bodybuilding star Nikita Tkachuk dead at 35 after pumping body with muscle growth injections he came to bitterly regret Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A FAMOUS Russian bodybuilder has died at 35 after pumping himself with 'muscle growth" shots led to organ failure. Nikita Tkachuk's muscles ballooned to gross proportions under the chemical boosters - but a strict contract meant he wasn't allowed to stop. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Nikita Tkachuk has died at 35 Credit: East2West 6 The prominent bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with multiple organ failure Credit: East2West 6 His wife, Maria Tkachuk, said he faced 'many trials over the years' Credit: East2West The bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with lung and kidney failure, and was later put into a medically-induced coma after suffering a heart attack. His wife Maria Tkachuk, 36, also a bodybuilder, broke the news: 'Nikita, my beloved husband, has died. 'His kidneys failed, [he suffered] pulmonary edema, and his heart gave out. 'There were many trials over the years. [His] resources ran out. read more on russia BLOODTHIRSTY CHIEF Zombie 'General Blood' appointed by Putin to lead Russia's ground forces 'There are no other words for now, only shock." The muscle man won the title Master of Sports in Russia at just 21 with a 350kg deadlift, a 360 kg squat and a 210kg bench press. But later in life he turned to synthol injections and signed a contract with a pharmaceutical company to advertise their products. His muscles bulged to ludicrous sizes - but he was reportedly banned from stopping the injections under the terms of his contract. Tkachuk's health deteriorated and got even worse after he caught coronavirus. His lungs suffered from an 'autoimmune disease' and his legs swelled with calcium formations. Bodybuilding legend 'Mr Japan' whose calves made Arnold Schwarzenegger jealous, dies aged 78 In an update, he posted: 'The same formations were found in the hip joint area. 'They did an MRI and realised that the blood vessels and kidneys were clogged with calcium.' He was diagnosed with sarcoidosis - where tiny granules of solid immune cells form on various organs. Tkachuk underwent multiple surgeries and tried to get back to training. 6 Nikita Tkachuk died after granules formed on his organs Credit: East2West 6 He grew to regret his decision to start taking the muscle growth injections Credit: East2West But two years ago he admitted that he deeply regretted his synthol injections, and begged others not to follow his path. He said in a video two years ago: 'I'd advise you to think again, weigh it all up, think about it. 'I just don't get it - well, if your arm is 18 inches or 20 inches, what will it change in your life? You're going to lose a lot of health. It's not worth it." 'If I could back to 2015-2016, I would not do it. I basically ruined my whole sporting career. 'If I hadn't done the injections and stayed in bodybuilding, I think I would be at a fairly high competitive level now.' The Ukhta Power Sports Federatio, said following his death in St Petersburg: 'We express our sincere condolences to his family, friends, and wife Maria on the sudden death of our dear friend and talented athlete Nikita Tkachuk. 'For many years, Nikita achieved success in powerlifting, extreme strength, and bodybuilding, inspiring those around him with his determination and perseverance. 'Our thoughts are with you in this difficult hour. 'Nikita will forever remain in our memory as an outstanding athlete and a person with a big heart.'
