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.
🙏 🙏 MAY HE REST IN PEACE 🙏 🙏Just received the devastating news Muscle Beach Hall of Famer, EDDIE GIULIANI, passed away…
Posted by Joe Wheatley on Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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.
Eddie Giuliani’s Competition History
His last bodybuilding competition took place in 1982, and he placed fifth in his height class.
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.
Published: 4 May, 2022 | 5:29 PM EDT
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