MAD DOG *Mike Bell passes away

[juggernaught]

411mania.com: Wrestling - Mike Bell Passes Away
The Mad Dog suddenly passed away

"Mad Dog" Mike Bell, who recently was featured in the film Bigger, Stronger, Faster, has passed away at the age of 37. Mike Bell was the brother of producer Chris Bell, and wrestled primarily in the northeast and on the west coast.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster was a study of steroids in sports, and was produced by Chris Bell. The film focused on his older brother Mike, as aspiring pro wrestler, and his younger brother Mark, who was a world-class power lifter and also did some wrestling.

411 would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Mike Bell.

Credit: Wrestlingobserver.com

 

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411mania.com: Wrestling - Mike Bell Passes Away
The Mad Dog suddenly passed away

"Mad Dog" Mike Bell, who recently was featured in the film Bigger, Stronger, Faster, has passed away at the age of 37. Mike Bell was the brother of producer Chris Bell, and wrestled primarily in the northeast and on the west coast.

Bigger, Stronger, Faster was a study of steroids in sports, and was produced by Chris Bell. The film focused on his older brother Mike, as aspiring pro wrestler, and his younger brother Mark, who was a world-class power lifter and also did some wrestling.

411 would like to send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of Mike Bell.

Credit: Wrestlingobserver.com

What was the cause of death?

 

[Ironhorse]

What was the cause of death?

Im curious to know this myself. My sincere condolences to his family.

 

[juggernaught]

I havent found out yet ,looking now

 

[MrBman]

,,, thats tragic, he looked like he was starting to get things together ...

Im afraid to say/think it - but i have a feeling that the media is gonna try and blame this on a certain type/group of supplements ...

 

[juggernaught]

Your right Bman. How could they not with the recent notoriety Mike received with his brothers Documentary?
I really enjoyed Bigger Faster Stronger and hope it doesn't become to tarnished from this tragedy.
My prayers go out to the Bell family...

 

[andysutils]

,,, thats tragic, he looked like he was starting to get things together ...

Im afraid to say/think it - but i have a feeling that the media is gonna try and blame this on a certain type/group of supplements ...

great minds think alike eh.

dam thats really bad news. And it was his younger bro who said in the bsf movie that hes affraid someones gonna find him dead one day as i remember it last time i watched it anyway.

My sympathy goes out to him and his family.

 

[Millard]

It was difficult to watch Mike struggle with his problems in BSF. I had hoped that the success of BSF that created a fan base who rooted for Mad Dog would help him overcome/manage his addictions, etc.

 

[Ceazer]

This will make another bad name for steroids

 

[juggernaught]

Found this on another board

The following statement was issued by Chris Bell:

"My older brother Michael aka MAD DOG in the wrestling world, passed away yesterday from unknown causes. He was residing at a sober living place in Orange County and was celebrating 60 days of being clean and sober from any drugs or alcohol. His roommates found him dead in his room at about 2:30pm yesterday and he was pronounced dead on the spot by medical experts. The cause of death is unknown and does not appear to be self inflicted.

My brother was my true hero growing up and I always wanted to be big and strong like him. He was the inspiration for me to make my movie Bigger Stronger Faster* because I saw how the American Dream negatively affected his sense of self worth. I will always remember my brother as the nicest guy in the world that sometimes got caught up in the wrong things. I am so sad right now over his passing. He was on his way to getting his life back on track and he was taken away from us at such a young age. My family thanks everyone who has sent emails and called. It really means a lot.

I Love you Michael.

Your little brother,
Christopher"

 

[robyflexx]

Found this on another board

The following statement was issued by Chris Bell:

"My older brother Michael aka MAD DOG in the wrestling world, passed away yesterday from unknown causes. He was residing at a sober living place in Orange County and was celebrating 60 days of being clean and sober from any drugs or alcohol. His roommates found him dead in his room at about 2:30pm yesterday and he was pronounced dead on the spot by medical experts. The cause of death is unknown and does not appear to be self inflicted.

My brother was my true hero growing up and I always wanted to be big and strong like him. He was the inspiration for me to make my movie Bigger Stronger Faster* because I saw how the American Dream negatively affected his sense of self worth. I will always remember my brother as the nicest guy in the world that sometimes got caught up in the wrong things. I am so sad right now over his passing. He was on his way to getting his life back on track and he was taken away from us at such a young age. My family thanks everyone who has sent emails and called. It really means a lot.

I Love you Michael.

Your little brother,
Christopher"

Tragic man it really is.

 

[advanced-stealth]

My sympathy goes out to his family.