Chris Dickerson obit

1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson dies at the age of 82

 

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1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson dies at the age of 82.

1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson has passed away at the age of 82. The legendary bodybuilder suffered a massive heart attack last March 2020.

Chris also had to battle Covid-19 during this time.

According to reports, the cause of death was pneumonia. Chris was living in a rehab facility.

Chris Dickerson (Henri Christopher Dickerson) was born on August 25, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Chris’ bodybuilding career spanned from 1966 to 1994. In that time, Chris accomplished was the first African American to win the Mr. America title and he is the first openly gay person to win the Mr. Olympia.

Chris competed in various federations during his illustrious career. Dickerson started his bodybuilding career with the AAU, he then moved on to NABBA, PBBA, WBBG and finally the IFBB.

Chris achieved some incredible results during his long bodybuilding career. At the beginning of his career, he won the Mr. America and Mr. Universe titles. Chris’ best years were between 1980 and 1982.

Chris would dominate the majority of competitions to finally win the prestigious Mr. Olympia title in 1982.

During his life, Chris also modeled for some prestigious magazines. His 1970’s nude work for photographer Jim French is today considered some of the best photos ever taken.

Chris was very close to legendary bodybuilder Bill Pearl. Pearl helped Chris a lot during his career.

Dickerson was inducted to the Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2000.

Evolutionofbodybuilding.net send our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time.

Chris Dickerson’s Competitive History

1966

Mr Atlantic Coast – AAU, Overall Winner

Mr Eastern America – AAU, Overall Winner

Junior Mr USA – AAU, Winner

Junior Mr USA – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

Mr New York City – AAU, Overall Winner

Mr New York Metropolitan – AAU, Overall Winner

Mr New York State – AAU, Overall Winner

Mr North America – AAU, 2nd

 

1967

Mr America – AAU, 6th

Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 4th

Mr California – AAU, Winner

Junior Mr America – AAU, 4th

Junior Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 5th

 

1968

Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd

Mr America – AAU, 3rd

Junior Mr America – AAU, 3rd

Mr USA – AAU, Winner

Mr USA – AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd

 

1969

Mr America – AAU, 2nd

Junior Mr America – AAU, 2nd

 

1970

Mr America – AAU, Winner

Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

Junior Mr America – AAU, Winner

Junior Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st

Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 1st

 

1971

Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 1st

 

1973

Pro Mr America – WBBG, Winner

Mr Universe – NABBA, Overall Winner

Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 1st

 

1974

Universe – Pro – NABBA, Short, 1st

Universe – Pro – NABBA, Overall Winner

 

1975

Universe – Pro – PBBA, 2nd

Pro Mr World – WBBG, 2nd

 

1976

Olympus – WBBG, 4th

Universe – Pro – NABBA, 3rd

Universe – Pro – NABBA, Short, 2nd

 

1979

Canada Diamond Pro Cup – IFBB, 2nd

Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Vancouver – IFBB, 2nd

Olympia – IFBB, LightWeight, 4th

 

1980

Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Winner

Florida Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix California – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Louisiana – IFBB, 2nd

Grand Prix Miami – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Pennsylvania – IFBB, 2nd

Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner

Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

Pittsburgh Pro Invitational – IFBB, 2nd

 

1981

Grand Prix California – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix Louisiana – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix New England – IFBB, 2nd

Grand Prix Washington – IFBB, Winner

Grand Prix World Cup – IFBB, 2nd

Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner

Olympia – IFBB, 2nd

Professional World Cup – IFBB, 2nd

 

1982

Olympia – IFBB, Winner

 

1984

Olympia – IFBB, 11th

 

1990

Arnold Classic – IFBB, 8th

 

1994

Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 4th