Rest in Peace Pa O'dwyer

[Wheelhouse87]

The bodybuilding community has lost a true legend.
@BigCheese2000 notified me straight away since we both follow and share his content with eachother.

Pa O’Dwyer has tragically passed away at just 40 years of age. What makes it even harder to process is that only 22 hours prior, he shared a photo playing Lego with his kids — a powerful reminder of how fragile life really is.
I shared Pa’s content on my Instagram almost daily. He was a genuine voice for those who didn’t have one. Pa never hesitated to stand up to internet bullies who tried to tear down our bodybuilding brothers and sisters for simply sharing their progress and achievements. Jealous keyboard warriors thrived on negativity, but Pa didn’t tolerate it — he called them out openly and unapologetically.
At the same time, he consistently shared positive, wholesome content: kids getting active, women hitting PRs, and everyday people bettering themselves. He truly embodied what this community should stand for — support, accountability, and respect.
Rest in peace, brother. My deepest condolences to the entire O’Dwyer family during this incredibly tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

 

[LevButlerov]

The bodybuilding community has lost a true legend.
@BigCheese2000 notified me straight away since we both follow and share his content with eachother.

Pa O’Dwyer has tragically passed away at just 40 years of age. What makes it even harder to process is that only 22 hours prior, he shared a photo playing Lego with his kids — a powerful reminder of how fragile life really is.
I shared Pa’s content on my Instagram almost daily. He was a genuine voice for those who didn’t have one. Pa never hesitated to stand up to internet bullies who tried to tear down our bodybuilding brothers and sisters for simply sharing their progress and achievements. Jealous keyboard warriors thrived on negativity, but Pa didn’t tolerate it — he called them out openly and unapologetically.
At the same time, he consistently shared positive, wholesome content: kids getting active, women hitting PRs, and everyday people bettering themselves. He truly embodied what this community should stand for — support, accountability, and respect.
Rest in peace, brother. My deepest condolences to the entire O’Dwyer family during this incredibly tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

RIP our iron brother!

but what did he die of? @Wheelhouse87

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[stevesmi]

The bodybuilding community has lost a true legend.
@BigCheese2000 notified me straight away since we both follow and share his content with eachother.

Pa O’Dwyer has tragically passed away at just 40 years of age. What makes it even harder to process is that only 22 hours prior, he shared a photo playing Lego with his kids — a powerful reminder of how fragile life really is.
I shared Pa’s content on my Instagram almost daily. He was a genuine voice for those who didn’t have one. Pa never hesitated to stand up to internet bullies who tried to tear down our bodybuilding brothers and sisters for simply sharing their progress and achievements. Jealous keyboard warriors thrived on negativity, but Pa didn’t tolerate it — he called them out openly and unapologetically.
At the same time, he consistently shared positive, wholesome content: kids getting active, women hitting PRs, and everyday people bettering themselves. He truly embodied what this community should stand for — support, accountability, and respect.
Rest in peace, brother. My deepest condolences to the entire O’Dwyer family during this incredibly tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

Damn man, I am really grateful that he was the type of person to stand up to bullies. I don't know this guy but it sounds like he was a good dude. Hopefully he did not suffer.

 

[Dreamer]

RIP, way too young, take time to appreciate your loved ones and families brothers

 

[Haysey86]

Loved this guy , was very genuine , kind and funny . A big loss to the community and only 40 . I come across this comment on one of Eddie halls video about the death or his friend , pic attached below

 

[Mobster]

He was Ireland's Strongest Man 4x. I was shocked enough to post about his passing on FB

 

[2Thick]

Anyone know what he died from? I hope it wasn't related to something that was preventable.

 

[ROIDDERS]

The bodybuilding community has lost a true legend.
@BigCheese2000 notified me straight away since we both follow and share his content with eachother.

Pa O’Dwyer has tragically passed away at just 40 years of age. What makes it even harder to process is that only 22 hours prior, he shared a photo playing Lego with his kids — a powerful reminder of how fragile life really is.
I shared Pa’s content on my Instagram almost daily. He was a genuine voice for those who didn’t have one. Pa never hesitated to stand up to internet bullies who tried to tear down our bodybuilding brothers and sisters for simply sharing their progress and achievements. Jealous keyboard warriors thrived on negativity, but Pa didn’t tolerate it — he called them out openly and unapologetically.
At the same time, he consistently shared positive, wholesome content: kids getting active, women hitting PRs, and everyday people bettering themselves. He truly embodied what this community should stand for — support, accountability, and respect.
Rest in peace, brother. My deepest condolences to the entire O’Dwyer family during this incredibly tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

We're seeing a lot of guys about his age dropping dead. I don't think people realize the bodybuilding lifestyle does shorten your life.

 

[Mobster]

Anyone know what he died from? I hope it wasn't related to something that was preventable.

So far it's looking like a heart issue.

 

[Mobster]

We're seeing a lot of guys about his age dropping dead. I don't think people realize the bodybuilding lifestyle does shorten your life.

Arguably strongmanism too.

Being well over 300lbs then reducing you're weight a LOT (he's been super lean recently) PLUS PEDs etc#.

He has had a cancer scare in previous years

 

[ceo]

Bros, what did this guy die from? Did he abuse drugs or something or was it something else?

 

[Ulter]

The bodybuilding community has lost a true legend.
@BigCheese2000 notified me straight away since we both follow and share his content with eachother.

Pa O’Dwyer has tragically passed away at just 40 years of age. What makes it even harder to process is that only 22 hours prior, he shared a photo playing Lego with his kids — a powerful reminder of how fragile life really is.
I shared Pa’s content on my Instagram almost daily. He was a genuine voice for those who didn’t have one. Pa never hesitated to stand up to internet bullies who tried to tear down our bodybuilding brothers and sisters for simply sharing their progress and achievements. Jealous keyboard warriors thrived on negativity, but Pa didn’t tolerate it — he called them out openly and unapologetically.
At the same time, he consistently shared positive, wholesome content: kids getting active, women hitting PRs, and everyday people bettering themselves. He truly embodied what this community should stand for — support, accountability, and respect.
Rest in peace, brother. My deepest condolences to the entire O’Dwyer family during this incredibly tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

Wow he died super young, 40 years old is nothing. It's too bad because he seemed like a dude that was a cool guy

 

[RickRock]

Theres been way too much of this going on in the last few years. Hopefully opens some eyes

 

[Wheelhouse87]

Hey fellas,

As far as we can see it was a heart attack.
He was in a very big weight cut currently so would say that along with maybe some other things habe contributed.
One of our Irish brothers here has said that he lived out in the country a bit and wasnt very close to a hospital.
I dont know if that would have helped him but could have possibly made a slight chance of survival.
We are all speculating at the moment & regardless we lost an Iron Brother.
His following on instagram was huge and gaining momentum each and every day for calling out bullies or internet bullies commenting on Gym bros/girls like us posting our achievements.
He truly was a great guy (yes i didnt know him at all) but seeing his posts everyday on Instagram made my wife and I have a chuckle everyday.

If you can do that kind of impact to people you dont even know! Then thats a pretty special person to lose

 

[Wheelhouse87]

@Mobster is correct about the aggressive weight cut.. here is before and after.
His videos he is always quite full and large so the cut must have been pretty quick and aggressive ..

143kg down to 103kg.
40kg cut!

 

[Wheelhouse87]

40kg is about 88 pound weight cut for our yank bros

 

[Wheelhouse87]

Im not speculating or saying this could have stopped it but always remember to get your bloods done regularly brothers you never know what you might see is going wrong and fix it early

 

[Pigsy]

RIP Big Man

 

[Wheelhouse87]

Loved this guy , was very genuine , kind and funny . A big loss to the community and only 40 . I come across this comment on one of Eddie halls video about the death or his friend , pic attached below

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Thanks for sharing that bro...
Still cant believe hes gone - i only really follow a few guys genuine content and his was one of them nearly everyday. Always brought a smile or a chuckle every day

 

[2Thick]

So far it's looking like a heart issue.

A real shame for sure. People ignore their heart health too much.

 

[ROIDDERS]

Arguably strongmanism too.

Being well over 300lbs then reducing you're weight a LOT (he's been super lean recently) PLUS PEDs etc#.

He has had a cancer scare in previous years

definitely brutal to be 300 pounds. Not a long life expectancy.

 

[ballin2504]

Rest in peace, brother

 

[HarleyGuy]

The bodybuilding community has lost a true legend.
@BigCheese2000 notified me straight away since we both follow and share his content with eachother.

Pa O’Dwyer has tragically passed away at just 40 years of age. What makes it even harder to process is that only 22 hours prior, he shared a photo playing Lego with his kids — a powerful reminder of how fragile life really is.
I shared Pa’s content on my Instagram almost daily. He was a genuine voice for those who didn’t have one. Pa never hesitated to stand up to internet bullies who tried to tear down our bodybuilding brothers and sisters for simply sharing their progress and achievements. Jealous keyboard warriors thrived on negativity, but Pa didn’t tolerate it — he called them out openly and unapologetically.
At the same time, he consistently shared positive, wholesome content: kids getting active, women hitting PRs, and everyday people bettering themselves. He truly embodied what this community should stand for — support, accountability, and respect.
Rest in peace, brother. My deepest condolences to the entire O’Dwyer family during this incredibly tragic time. You will not be forgotten.

RIP. I'll keep the O'Dwyer family in my prayers tonight.

 

[Haysey86]

Thanks for sharing that bro...
Still cant believe hes gone - i only really follow a few guys genuine content and his was one of them nearly everyday. Always brought a smile or a chuckle every day

His funeral is today 11:30 uk time . There is a link on here it will be live streamed on YouTube if it takes your interest

https://rip.ie/death-notice/patrick-pa-odwyer-limerick-rathkeale-616843