Rich Piana Tribute: The Unreleased Interview | Generation Iron
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- A raw unedited conversation from the set of Generation Iron 2. WATCH NOW: generationiron...
It was devastating news that rocked the bodybuilding industry when word hit of Rich Piana's untimely passing. Regardless of whether you loved or hated him, the loss of life will leave a void to his friends, family, and fans across the world. It's a tragic time for many.
The best we can do is remember the man as he lived. His personality and his impact on the world. Remember the life rather than the death. That's why we decided to release this unedited and raw interview from the set of Generation Iron 2. This is not a sit down interview but rather a candid conversation between director Vlad Yudin and Rich Piana. No lights, no scripted questions - simply an honest look at the man who impacted so many lives.
We hope in this small way we can contribute to the vibrant life Rich Piana led as many grieve his passing. You can watch the full clip above.
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He was a good man
he left humanity behind
I was in tears
ThazzThazz not necessarily. Some AAS like tren cause this and you go back to normal when off. Everyone seems to be forgetting he recently made a vid visiting a doc and I think he told him everything's fine..
That's so true, in all his video you can see he was a really nice guy, even when approached by vegan gainz he was very polite and respectful.
Xanaxensual's father I hope you don't teach your son to hate
In honor of rich, I will do whatever it takes goddamnit!
get lost very considerate
average matt hell yeah I'm gonna KILL IT at the gym whatever it fucken takes Goddamnit
get lost you're an idiot lol, it was an opioid not cocaine. And steroids don't interact with opioids or cocaine lol learn some pharmacology boi
@get lost How does one mix coke with roids? Do you melt the blow into liquid and suck it up the syringe with the testosterone?
I normally give people so much shit for caring so much when a celebrity dies but god damn is Rich's death bothering the fuck out of me. It's like watching these videos makes you forget he's dead and then come to the realization he'll never upload another video. Biggest arms in heaven. RIP dude
iJustDontGiveAShit Man, it's bothering the hell out of me too. I'm never like this, but I choke up every time I see his videos.
iJustDontGiveAShit Different people mean different things to others. Keep that in mind.
iJustDontGiveAShit wow you are a hypocrite bitch. so a death is only sad when its someone you care for? some people care for different people.
iJustDontGiveAShit Really is a bummer, I tear up every video I watch like a lil pussy now lol. I'll never forget seeing him for the first time at an expo...I've been a fan ever since. RIP Rich, We all love you man!
iJustDontGiveAShit well said mate
I have never been so upset over a loss of someone I don't even know but thx to the power of UA-cam I feel like I know you like a friend. Rip my brother. You are an angel. Love Ricky J ♡
Ricky J Sports I've watched him awhile ago and than I come back to find out he passed away... I still can't believe he is gone😞
Ricky J Sports I feel exactly the same way 😞
Ricky J Sports I feel the same 5%er for life bro
I started watching his youtube videos about a year ago. I even commented if I knew some info. To learn that he passed out and wasn't breathing was shocking. I don't recall feeling sorrow over someone I didn't even know like you said. I'm glad I saw this last video. You think it something relating to his rapid dieting that lead to what happened?
Since his death and been going to gym ive realized how much i learnt off this guy over the years, RIP fella! huge inspiration
You're= You are. It's really simple.
Yes, feeder workouts!
@@dianew6149 really bro?
When I went to the Arnold classic in 2017 in Ohio it was amazing. All the big people in fitness were there. One thing that stood out to me was that rich was the only person there who seemed to give a crap about the people he was meeting. The other guys would say hey snap a pic and hurry you along. Rich had a 3 hour line all day and asked every single person how they were, answered any questions gave advice and listened to what people had to say. He made sure every single person got to meet him. I'll never forget he shook my hand, said what's your name, I said I'm Ryan. I told him I'd been waiting 19 years for this, and he said well how old are you and I said 19 and he said you're a big boy for 19! Keep it up man and you will go somewhere with it. He snapped a pic and signed a shirt I bought and I left. I live in Tennessee and I decided the day before that I was gonna drive all the way to Ohio to meet rich and go to the expo. I'm so glad I didn't just say, screw it I'll have another chance to meet him, I drove 13 hours that day to meet rich for like a minute. I watched him every since he put out videos and I only met him once, but I miss him. Don't let chances pass you by guys.
That's so awesome.
Wtf why am I tearing up reading this comment.
dukeflame3 wow you so blessed n lucky brother
Dedication right there!
dukeflame3 are you trolling because he didn't give a fuck almost 95% he care about you only 5 %
When I first saw Rich I thought what a arrogant meathead. But when I actually watched his videos I found him to be one of the most humble people I have ever seen. It was no act either as you could see he was just very, very sincere. Strangers would come up and he was just so cool and patient with them. Thank you Rich. Your Legacy will long outlive those muscles. Your kindness and humility is what I will remember most of all as I'm sure many others will as well :)
Help Me Get 1 Million Views of My Toilet same here bro... I was like who is this arrogant bastard... But became one of his biggest fans
Man dont fucking talk to me man I'm hear to train
Yeah, especially his third video on feeder workouts, feeder sets for arm growth, when he said something like this with lots of genuine passion: "I'm not trying to sell you a program; it doesn't benefit me any if you do this shit; I'm just saying you gotta try this shit for your own benefit, because the results ARE INSANE! Try this for 30 days." I still do feeder workouts to this day.
@@DexterHaven how is the response of those feeder workouts💪😅
@@therealsigma3630 Good. Why haven't you found out on your own yet? Get going.
Can't believe there's still ppl out there talking bad about this guy. 1st off a person lost his life, 2nd he woke up everyday and did exactly what made him happy. He wasn't perfect, which NONE of us are and he was genuinely happy and answered to no one but himself. We're gonna miss you Rich
that's as selfish as it gets
gemini92406 r..100% fact.
Yeah…I respected him because he was honest about the drug use. He didn’t just preach it’s all hard work
I'm really sad Rich is gone. Rest in peace big brother. 1971-2017
jay longton Fuck that Bitch Rich!
jay longton We miss rich cant belive he is gone
jay longton ya man its sucks r.i.p rich and 2 all the haters go fuck yourselfs ye little bitches
jay longton Kali muscle next
Dreads And Angels no he's a G4P legend
Such a genuine dude, He will be missed.
03rsx696 Pink primate...
Donkey Kong Federer Sucks Right
This guy made you feel important when you met him, he treated everyone well like they were his friends. He always wanted to motivate and help people. How can anyone talk shit about him? He was an awesome guy with a heart of gold. One of a kind.
get lost that's true and he never hidden the fact that he took steroids....but despite all the lies rich never dealt drugs or forced them on anybody,he openly admitted using steroids and actually told of the dangers of using...yes he was vain but that doesn't make him a bad guy....he was a gentleman and the world would be a better place with more people like rich in it.
Donkey Kong Federer Sucks LOL… Didn't you just say it? I guess you're right behind him… I hope you're not a father
Man this is so emotional , there will never be a humble guy like Rich
R.I.P
Silent core,
Rich if you are looking at US I wanna say that we love you man!!
Especially the last scenes of him in this video..
The guy always has time for his fans. RIP.
There is never ever going to be another rich piana :(
Antonio Bibeto, but we will always have Rich Piano, Rich Pizza, Rich Panini and others.
Thank god. We don't need anymore steroid freaks.
mads lund what is wrong with you..
+ExitStay and Rich Siesta!
Antonio Bibeto there's always new peeps that catch your eye
I think the bodybuilding community did not see coming how much they would miss him. Rest in Peace Rich.
The ending was amazing.... RIP big guy, keep the bench warm for us in the sky.
God needed a personal trainer. RIP brother.
Greg Jacques No need to be a dick
I'm sorry but Rich wasn;t a born again Christian and most likely didn;t repent and died in his sins. Hios fatyher was the devil according to the word of God
Live and die for it.
Still watchin ur videos, hope they don't shut them down.
R.I.P. big bro.
Alex how long did it take??
Alex will that be on your page? I'll subscribe
Alex good gob bro
did you get the last one they deleted?
Alex how did you do that? you literally went to all his videos and hit download or there is a way to do them all?
Rich is the type of dude who will be remembered.
Alex Qiu dammmmn right 😢😢😢
Alex Qiu who?
Alex Qiu isn't that everyone? everyone gets remembered.
Alex Qiu 😭
Alex Qiu
Like the 3-legged man or the Mustache Woman.
That's why I always enjoy the simple things in life the sun the trees the air because you never know when it's going to be your last day on this earth
Space Age it really is incomprehensible
Amen
Same here man. Money, fame, material things mean Nothing!...because when you DIE...you take Nothing with you! It's all about those you've helped along the way and the legacy you leave behind!
Had the heart of a champion and the aura of a superstar.
ReeceIsInYourHouse the aura of a fkn big moron who abused himself that much is put him in the ground superstar material rite there 😂
How can you not like this guy ... hope u have more of this , RIP bigman u will be missed
Donkey Kong Federer Sucks
Are you spasticated by any chance?
Moby Moby Agree. Very sad.
Jerry Vance come on now… You're just stooping to his level
Legends only die when you forget them.
who?
REST IN POWER RICH!!!
I'll forever keep working out thanks to you Rich!! Since day one on UA-cam
We are all sad but you are probably lifting with the best right now! ....God Bless You! 5% TILL DEATH!!
I miss him. Humble spirit ❤️.
His first ever rest day... I'll miss him a lot, we take a lot for granted and once it's gone we all turn around realise what we had, and kick ourselves for not realising it sooner. I'll miss you big bro, RIP.
GOOOOD FUCKEN MORNING GODDAMNIT
jajajaja that´s make so special the intro´s , i always say GOOOOD FUCKING MORNING GOD DAMN IT
Best line, right after the balls hanging. Such a cool guy.
Rob Stang Rich's best slogan! Gonna miss his vids
Rob i almost cry knowing i will never hear that line again,that and Right Babe
Rob Stang omfg I'll miss it
It hurts me that he never got the chance to appear on Joe Rogan's podcast :((
Would've been a wonderful conversation.
I've watched this video over and over, so many times already. I just can't comprehend that this man has passed away. I never met him in person, but regardless of that I think very highly of Rich. He's inspired and motivated me in so many ways. He was a good guy. An amazing guy. Rest in peace brother.
I miss you brother Rich.
In my language mocha means gravy
Pera Peric it's all gravy baby
Can't stop binging his vids. It sucks that he's gone.
You can hear that he's completely out of breath just from walking down the street, very sad stuff, RIP Rich!
Man I never met Rich but I always watched his videos and man I miss him...
Damn...I'm really sad that Rich is gone. It's hard for the eyes not to well up with tears when you watch the end...RIP Rich we'll ALL miss you. You were one of a kind
jordan dangelo I teared up as well man. When the music started playing and seeing him lift and take pictures with fans; totally hit the all the feelings.
Thanks man!
douche bag
Gotta love these ridiculously unintelligent and nonspecific comments like "douche bag". Great point jackass, I wish I thought of that little piece of brilliance.
Matt Ramsey your a scumbag
That's it, who was chopping the fuckin onions, goddamnit?RIP Rich
Same bro same.
I do feel bad that Dallas' death has been somewhat covered up by Rich's death, which is understandable to a degree. But I agree, General Giovanni, I shed a few tears when I found out and when I watched this video. Very touching stuff, youre right - you feel like you knew the guy personally. Just wow, man.
Rich loved his fans. That's what makes me more sad about his death. He was really nice to his fans, not an asshole like many fitness celebrities.
Gonna look right now. Thanks for the heads up, man. Appreciate that.
ElEterno Agreed!!!
Listening to his girlfriend I lost it she protected him even in death.this man saved me in my darkest time in my life.he made me realize I can become a bodybuilder.rest big man I hope to see you in heaven.im crying writing this please keep his name alive he touched a lot of people ,Marc a neve
Months later..... I still watch this same video. Rich will always be one of the greatest 💪🏿
Rest in peace dad, You're the only person from the internet that i had to wipe off my tears from.
You've been such a huge inspiration to so many of us. Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge and honesty... R.I.P big brother!!!
The video his girl just put out on his channel is absolutely heartbreaking...
Chanel is aight, it's Sarah that's trash
Still miss him. Legends never die ❤
RIP to one of the realist in the industry 🙏🏼💕
ChinoCarson fuck the Rich...
Maybe his death will teach people not to snort their "pre workout". Also if you're going to inject insulin and abuse steroids watch your fucking diet. He died because he was a fucking idiot.
Only time I've cried over the death of someone I never knew. RIP Brother
Shawn Clark y'all are all dumb for not knowing this would come. he knew it himself , he basically committed suicide.
man i'm gonna miss him. i really am. he was the ONLY UA-cam personality that genuinely cared about his fans
You will be missed, My wife and I started watching his video's from the beginning and loved every one of them, the gym just doesn't feel the same any more. Thanks for the video, and thanks RICH for your time, Peace from Montreal! Big Love Joanna & Robert.
RIP RICH
I'll forever do the feeder workouts because of you!
I'm Sad But I Know you're in a better Place.....God Bless You! xoxo
Brenneka White me too
better place?
So being beneath a dirt,and getting your flesh eaten by worms is better place huh?,well i guess that's one way looking at things.
No one gives a shit about your pointless workouts.
its pretty sad that you haters cant just stop, even when someone passes away, its a real shitty way of living
been battling mental health for a while but Rich always gave me motivation to get on my feet , fking miss him "goddamit"! RIP
Hax Ball right on brother. Stay strong
same here, im an asthmatic and constantly fucking coughing all day god dammit, but i still go to the gym, i might fucking die in my sleep, each night i think about it, but fuck it, rich helped me
dont ever give up Hax God damn it
Ha Ball - best of luck to you brother I can relate. RIP to the big dog Rich x
*Hax Ball - again best of luck brother. Remember you can do anything you put your mind to and that bad times don't last. Peace x
I will never forget Rich, i learned from you, in many different ways, thank you.
i always come back to rich piana videos but i never leave a comment,so ima just leave one real quick…i do really miss him, he was all i watched in high school, i even got one day you may tatted on me, you can just tell how genuine he is. truly miss rich…
This shit is so sad sat here watching him knowing we will never see anymore new footage of this great man we lost a legend but his legacy will go on good bye rich 😢😭
shit i feel like i am about to cry :( Rich was one of the first youtubers i started watching even before i begun lifting. Thank you for everything big guy, we will miss you
Same man, RIP
Same, he was a freak but a cool ass dude.
Sad to see him leave so soon 🙁
This is actually quite upsetting to watch, the last minute..the clips of him working out, having pictures with fans, the music..looking out to the sea..
Rich was one of a kind, I will miss his videos greatly..wish I'd of got to meet him one day..
Lovely video Generation Iron..
Rip Rich..
I really liked this guy... so sad, really :/
Now that he's gone I realise how much I miss watching him. Such a sad loss can't believe he's gone
Was never even into bodybuilding but I watched this lad because of his character ... his ego... his honesty and his don't give a fuck attitude....
There's always a person in a particular sport or hobby or specific field that stand out above the rest...
It's these folk that a lot of the public love to hate... because they're the best at what they do or because they believe they are..
So for someone who didn't even have an interest in body building I'd like to say Thankyou for your entertainment as a character... as an honest guy!
God bless
Whenever I feel pressured and confused because of all the new information and modern studies regarding fitness and bodybuilding,
Then suddenly I stumbled again in one of Rich’s vids.
It’s like Rich is saying to me:
“You’re not lost my friend, you already know how it is. There is no secret. You just got to do it.”
Rip Rich... he never got to truly see how much he meant to all of us (cause all he saw were troll comments when he was alive and he didn't know it was out of love and respect, not hate for the most part)... forever mirin
Aziz Shavershian agreed. I miss waiting to hear from rich weekly.
One more final video with our hero in it. Rip Rich Piana... I have learned a lot from you. Every rep at the gym is for you
I miss Rich, no lie...never met the guy but watched him everyday. There is a void there now. God bless his wonderful soul. 5% for life
Thanks for putting this film out there. In amongst a lot of UA-cam content that criticised him it’s really nice to see him having a casual relaxed conversation where there’s no agenda, no editing just the man. I think sometimes because people look a certain way, excel at a certain activity we think that “that” is who they are. This shows he as he should be remembered and open, sharing human being.
R.I.P Rich..always have and always will be one of my inspirations
I was in my car today. Took the grandmas brand cookie out of the wrapper. Looked up at the sky and said BUUUSTED! ... rip brotha
Ces Ral That one hit me in the feels tbh
Ces Ral :(
Whenever I feel like stopping my set because the burn is too much, I remember all the things Rich has said about not giving up and I swear I put out more reps through the pain, more than I ever thought I could. He’s my biggest inspiration for getting the body I’ve always dreamed of. Thank you so much Rich.
still not used to the fact that he's gone..
You were the best Rich, u were such a nice guy and u always kept it real. I learned a lot from watching your videos and not just about bodybuilding but about how to be positive in life and that u can accomplish anything u want if u work hard enough and are focused on your goals. U were incredibly smart and driven and what u accomplished in your life was truly amazing. I will never forget u and I am truly saddened about your passing, it feels like I've lost an old friend.
RIP BROTHER
GOOD F??? MORNING !!! We all miss you Mr Piana. i'm a brain injury survivor,i had a accident in 2014 and with out you know you help me to go forward and get recovery. thanks for everything you did to the bodybuilding industry . i miss you every time when i open youtube. you always you be a legend for you fans ..REST IN PEACE
R.I.P Rich I will always remember your videos and seeing you in the gym even if I didnt talk to you, I knew who you were.. Your youtube comments were the funniest.. R.I.P Buddy 😭
I never met the man, didn't know him, loved his channel. I feel bad for his passing as a human being, but I can't figure out why I'm this upset. Really strange...
We all are bro. We identify our true friends by how honest they are around us and they can be themselves. Rich was that guy, always honest, never had to fake who he was in front of people, not even himself. That's why he feels like a friend to all of us.
StopReadingMyName That's exactly it, thanks man...
Me too man, it has hit me pretty hard... kind of weird.
This is definitely the most upset I've ever been over the death of somebody I never even met. I haven't cried in months, but watching tribute and farewell videos had me continously tearing up. The weirdest thing is that nobody in my circle of friends or family would understand why this upsets so much. If I tried to explain to them what he was they'd probably only get as far as his appearance and ignore or don't comprehend the rest. But I think he was much more than his muscles and I think his videos meant a great deal to a lot of people.
i feel like i lost a good friend its reallly sad...
Rest in peace Rich 🙏🏻❤️
We miss you rich! Love you brother! I can really tell Chanel loved you by her new video. Rest In Peace man you meant a lot to me and I never even met you in real life. Thank you for everything and changing people's lives
"One Day You May" that line meant a lot to me and represented so many possibilities, we all have our flaws and defects, he spread positive messages which kept me following him for years, I will miss him. May You On This Day RIP
Enjoyed watching his road trip move to FLA videos. Will be missed.
Coach Ryan That was a great video I'll have to watch that one again
this one i feel emotionally attached to. rich piana's videos and weightlifting helped through the hardest time in my life. without rich i don't think i would be here right now.
RIP Rich, brought a gym membership yesterday and starting to workout again. Thanks for all your advice and videos.
This is not easy to watch. He was as nice as a person could possibly be.
Damn. Rich says the Anaheim Fit Expo is in 2 1/2 weeks. The expo happened on August 26-27th. Two and half weeks prior, would mark this footage around the 4-6 of August, give or take a day, maybe. So This is legit, probably THE LAST EVER recorded footage of him before he returned home and had his accident.
R.I.P. Dude. You will be forever missed and NEVER EVER forgotten!!! Thanks for this upload Generation Iron!!
Watching this has made this a "GOOOOOOOD FUCKIN' AFTERNOOON GAWWDAMMMIT!!". *waves* Bye Rich :/
To add to it, if this is the case of it being his last time of film (very possible, I'll almost bet that it is), is it me or is there a sense of "peace" with Rich? At the end there, when he's with all of the guy's and they're flexing and he just has genuine almost emotional smile and how he's taking in the moment. It somewhat insight within himself? I don't know but I get a strong sense of it. Maybe it's me but they say, sometimes you get a feeling of having a short time left here on Earth. Not with everyone, but with some people...they're really that deeply connected to themselves and this universe. Strange thing this life is. #RIPRICH
I wonder if he talked about getting down to 240 because he was having health problems and knew they might be lethal?
Artificial Intelligence I recall him saying he feels and looks his best at 240. Health I'm sure played a major role on mind as of late.
Artificial Intelligence rich liked transforming his body. He got mass monster big but he wanted to slim down to 240. 28 inch waiste
Shawnofthe80s yes I felt the sense of peace with him in the end of the video
Rich come back :( we trolled you because we love you 😭😫
Yeah he figured that out a long time ago.
Saw him at the LA fit expo 2014. I didn't get to meet him but I saw him from about a 10 feet distance. He was standing and greeting everyone and actually chatting with them. He seemed like a super cool dude. Wish I could have met him. Rip Rich. Prayers going up for him and his family.
RIP Rich! Finally left humanity behind now. A great guy and down to earth individual. Kept it honest and always was a positive influence.
Still surreal he's gone.. he seemed like a really good dude... RIP RICH PIANA.
What a nice man wish I got to meet him
maybe one day we may....in the afterlife, right babe?
Andy candy yep
The end with the fans is excellent. You can see how genuine of a person he is. I've been watching his videos a long time, hate to hear of his loss. RIP
Rich said that he's only 270 lol! and that 240 was small! Love it! He always reminded me of a young Macho Man Randy Savage. RIP Rich Piana.
Happy to see all the positive comments, really am sad about Rich passing away really enjoyed just watching him live his life his way. God bless you Rich x
RecycledBinHD did rich ever talk about his dad? I cant remember if his dad was around.
i remember him talking about his step dad, his step dad was meant to be a big guy to 6'3 and 290 i remember him saying
I always wanted to meet him but now i can't. RIP.. i Will always be doing your workouts #Doitforrich
Same :'(
What a brilliant fella. Love his bigger by the day series and his genuine honesty. Such a shame he's no longer with us.
A genuine real, honest Man. Just watched what probably was the last video from his UA-cam channel, and I seriously broke down. Im seriously going to miss all your videos.. You motivated not just me, but Thiusands, if NOT Millions of people Rich. We love you brotha, we hope you Rest In Peace. ❤ Damn... Really wish this was a dream.
I didn't know him personally but it sure feels Like i did because i would watch he's videos daily so it was always Like he was talking and training me directly. It sucks that we'll never get to see another new video of him. I sure miss him.God bless his family.
Man I miss Rich so fucking much, I'll never heard a what ever it takes or a goood fuckin morning ever again 😔
Michael Davis dude you take nutrition advice from fucking lacy green 😂😆 you're opinion is irrelevant
Kali Muscle AKA Chuck Basher G4P on a dayleee Is that so dumb fuck? That must be why iam 5'9 and 115 pounds of muscle and iam standing next to a bodbuilding legend in my profile pic? Makes alot of sense.... not really😎
Michael Davis 115 lbs?? Bro...
Kali Muscle AKA Chuck Basher G4P on a dayleee I meant 215 pounds lmao😂😂😂
When the piano music came in I have cried like a baby...we lost a honest bodybuilder..he was a good man, hats off Rich you will be never forgotten!
I'm so glad I got the chance to meet him before this happened. I met him at the Arnold Fitness Expo this year. He was NOT as bad as some media outlets would lead you to believe.If you don't give an interview, donate, shout out etc, media will go on a campaign to slander you. Anybody can be portrayed to be however the author intends them to be.
i remember a year ago when rich was doing all his crazy ass diets and workouts, and reading in the comments people predicting this tragic outcome. he lived fast and hard and could've done things differently. he was a good dude!!!
dettigs did rich ever talk about his dad? I cant remember if his dad was around.
Yeah people been predicting his death so it's not too surprising
never heard rich talk about his dad. I only checked in on his videos every so often.
We all loved you rich
RIP brother.. thanks for the many years on UA-cam and your creative humor. You were one funny dude.
man, real motivator Rich Piana. im real bummed out losing an icon. I remember how impartial he was always greeting anyone. humble enough to shake anyones hand and commend them for their effort. He will be missed.
legends never die
Ya hes done
I did not think I was going to miss Rich this much.. RiP
My 1st comment on your passing. Thank you Rich for being informative and going that extra mile for us your fans! Your videos keep me going when I needed to pass the time if I felt down. Shame I never got to meet you in person R.I.P