Art Atwood IFBB Pro Bodybuilder & DEA informant dies at 37

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TweetArt Dale Atwood died on September 11, 2011 at a pool party in Dallas,Texas. Atwood was 37 years old. The circumstances behind his death have not been determined and it is unclear if Atwood fell or jumped into the pool. He was unable to be resuscitated by the time he was pulled out.

Atwood was well known for his massive physique, and for being affiliated with Operation Raw Deal. His arrest led him to play the role as a fully cooperative DEA informant who received no jail time.

His bodybuilding endeavors included winning his IFBB Pro Card at the 2001 NPC USA Nationals. His pro debut was the IFBB Toronto Pro show where he won first place. Since this time, he competed in many pro bodybuilding shows and founded Professional Supplements.

Even with his colorful history, supporters of the fitness industry, bodybuilders and fans loved Atwood. He will be missed.

2002 IFBB Toronto Pro 1st
2002 IFBB Olympia 12th
2002 IFBB Grand Prix England 7th
2002 IFBB GNC Show Of Strength12th
2003 IFBB Night Of Champions 7th
2003 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary 3rd
2003 IFBB Grand Prix Russia 6th
2003 IFBB Olympia 13th
2003 IFBB Grand Prix England 7th
2003 IFBB Grand Prix Holland 8th
2004 IFBB Grand Prix Hungary 8th
2004 IFBB Florida Xtreme Pro Challenge 5th
2004 IFBB Night of Champions 9th
2004 IFBB Toronto Pro 5th
2005 IFBB Arnold Classic 14th
2005 IFBB San Francisco Pro 10th
2006 IFBB Europa Super Show 5th
2006 IFBB Atlantic City Pro 10th