Today we have been informed that This past week we regret to report that legendary Joe Weider has also died according to sources. Joe was born on November 29th, 1919 making him 93 years of age at the time of his death. He published the first issue of a magazine called "Your Physique" in 1936 at the incredible age of just 14 years old. He later went on to become the publisher of countless bodybuilding and fitness magazines including Muscle & Fitness, Flex, Men's Fitness and Shape which are still on newstands today. Joe and his brother Ben Weider were the founders of the IFBB (International Federation of BodyBuilders) along with the creators of the Mr. Olympia, and the Ms. Olympia. He and his Ben were also one of the top manufacturers of fitness equipment and sports supplements in the world.
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