Former Mr Universe Joe Meeko Dies at 48!

**huge285** · 12-09-2009, 11:46 PM

According to the IRON AGE website, 1984 MR AMERICA and 1988 MR UNIVERSE JOE MEEKO has died at the age of 48. More details as they come in!

**dilatedmuscle** · 12-09-2009, 11:54 PM

he would still be alive if it werent for steroids

**Steve56** · 12-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Holy shit...i used to love to read his posts on ironage forum, great bodybuilder and nice guy!! very sad! may he rest in peace

**-BLP-** · 12-10-2009, 01:01 AM

Originally Posted by dilatedmuscle

he would still be alive if it werent for steroids

die for mass,,, i will give my life to look like branch warren,, prefer die big then small

**dilatedmuscle** · 12-10-2009, 01:02 AM

I was joking with my first comment. He had a freaky chest, wow

**huge285** · 12-10-2009, 01:30 AM

Any updates that anyone may have, please post!

**qbanfreak90** · 12-10-2009, 01:33 AM

man you don't see these bodies no more

**HeavyDutyGuy** · 12-10-2009, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by huge285

Any updates that anyone may have, please post!

Joe had been battling Lyme disease for some time. His doctor had been making him eat and workout even though he wasn't feeling up to either. I'm sure exact cause of death will eventually be released, bur now, a great guy is gone. At least he's not suffering anymore. RIP Joe.

**Leigh Carmichael** · 12-10-2009, 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by -BLP-

die for mass,,, i will give my life to look like branch warren,, prefer die big then small

Gold!!!

**huge285** · 12-10-2009, 02:35 AM

WOW......didn't know people actually died from LYME DISEASE anymore. Maybe it was diagnosed too late?

**Steve_Colescott** · 12-10-2009, 03:02 AM

Damn, sorry to see a good guy like Joe pass away. He lead a life with a lot of ups and downs. I was getting ready to feature him in an upcoming interview. Goes to show you that you can never take life for granted. He was a great bodybuilder and really seemed to love interacting with his fans online over the past few years.