Iconic Bodybuilder Eddie Giuliani Has Passed Away at 87

It is a sad day for the bodybuilding world, as we have lost another brother in iron. Veteran bodybuilder and Muscle Beach Hall of Famer Eddie Giuliani has passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at the age of 87. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Giuliani competed in various bodybuilding competitions for more than four decades. During his long career in bodybuilding, Eddie Giuliani won Mr. Eastern and Mr. Western America, Jr. Mr. America, and was a middleweight winner in the Mr. America and Mr. World competitions. He was inducted into the Muscle Beach Hall of Fame in 2012 by Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino.

Joe Wheatley broke the sad 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

Eddie was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and had a long and extensive career in bodybuilding spanning over four decades. He has trained with and faced a number of champions and iconic bodybuilders.

In 1951, he began his competitive career. Over the course of his career, Giuliani has won numerous trophies and high placings, competing in more than 35 contests. He was one of the top competitors in his height category at 5’6″. 

Throughout his career, he has won some of the most prestigious shows, including Mr. Pacific Coast, Mr. Western America, and Mr. America in his height category.

1951

• Mr. New York Metropolitan – AAU, Junior, 8th

1953

• Mr. New York Metropolitan – AAU, Junior, 2nd

1958

• Mr. New York City – AAU, Short, 2nd
  Mr. New York Metropolitan – AAU, Winner

1959

• Mr. New York City – AAU, Short, 6th

1961

• Mr. Eastern America – AAU, Short, 2nd

1964

• Mr. East Coast – IFBB, Short, 5th
• Mr. New York State – IFBB, 2nd
• Mr. Northeastern States – IFBB, Short, 2nd

1965

• Junior Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
• Mr. Northeastern States – IFBB, Short, 1st
• Mr. Northeastern States – IFBB, Overall Winner

1966

• Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• Mr. East Coast – IFBB, Short, 2nd

1967

• Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 6th
• Junior Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd

1968

• Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 5th
• Junior Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 1st
• Mr. Western America – IFBB, 3rd

1969

• Pro Mr. America – WBBG, 5th

1970

• Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• Mr. Western America – IFBB, 4th

1971

• Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 3rd
• Mr. International – IFBB, Short, 3rd

1974

• Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 1st
• Mr. Western America – IFBB, Short, 1st
• Mr. Western America – IFBB, Overall Winner

1975

• Mr. America – IFBB, Short, 2nd
• 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

Fitness Volt would like to offer our sincerest condolences to the friends and family of Eddie Giuliani.

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