What Happened to Zyzz?

Zyzz was the original bodybuilding influencer. As he achieved his perfect form, he got offers for television shows, private coaching, and even a supplements brand. But this was tragically cut short on a vacation to Thailand, where Zyzz met an untimely demise - though not without leaving behind an enormous legacy that lives on even today.

[Southbound.Pachyderm]

This was great. I'm so nostalgic. Forum culture was different back then, and zzyzz intersected the bodybuilding and aussie electronic music subcultures/forums, right when the rave scene was at its peak and everyone was on pingers <3 This was a trip down memory lane, well done!

[therunt]

I didn't know who he was until now but it's sad he left us so early. He seems like an alright guy. R.I.P. Zyzz.

[fanuchman]

It's understated that Zyzz used anabolics to gain that physique.
it's misleading that he sold "advice" for cutting and macros without mentioning steroid use.

It's damaging to so many who fall for the trap of getting into the gym - not seeing the progress - extending to drug use to get an otherwise unattainable goal.

[shaymiss_sardini]

i love this channel, its cool to learn about subcultures and internet figures i wouldn't otherwise come across myself.

[kareemasmar]

Zyzz died because of steroids abuse that’s what happened

[MidTierVillain]

I have to start commenting more, I watch on my tv, then forget to comment for engagement & algorithm. Superb job, as always, this channel is golden.

[ohoto]

You make shit I normally wouldn't care about interesting, glad I found this channel.

[Problematist]

I'm miring this aesthetically pleasing video

[notnicci]

He made such a big turnaround from gamer to bodybuilder and seemed like he genuinely loved what he did. And seemed like a pretty funny character too. What he did was admirable, with the work and effort it takes to get his "aesthetic".

[theepicduck]

Great job covering Zyzz and how much of a character he could be.

[TheScotsmanTechReview]

This was excellent! Thank you. Don't do drugs, kids!

[WHATISUTUBE]

People forget or don't realize that for the bodybuilding subculture, ZYZZ was different from the norm. We were entering the 'bubble gut' era where people like Kai Greene were competing; bodybuilders that prioritized massive size over aestheticism. ZYZZ wasn't a professional body builder, but he was a part of the culture and showing something different.

[Volodimar]

1:58 Average WoW fan
4:13 Average bodybuilding enjoyer

[JohnDoe-ngdp]

RIP Zyzz, legend. Still inspires me to this day

[ghoum]

I thought this was an InternetAjay video lol. Great vid!

[SkepticalChris]

12:41 the most popular bodybuilder in the 21st century?
And that may have been the most overstated flattery of the 21st century.
Sure he was influential to a group, but he didn't have any impact on bodybuilding at all as an artistic craft in itself. He just became just another skinny kid who got buff, but aside from convincing some other guys to hit the gym, and then a fewer more guys to hit the needles and roids, his influence is zero compared to others like Michael O'Hearn, or Christian Boeving, or Eric Janicki or any countless others who have vast social media profiles that numbers in the tens of millions.
Ultimately he was a very small fish in a very large and crowded ocean of muscleheads.

[Wag.Zedoop]

I loved your video, it's a good documentary, one of the best I've seen on zyzz.
Could you tell me where I can get your posts that you publish in the bodybuilding forums?

[kewhseid]

I hve seen thousands of influencers but none of them caught my attention to get influenced and motivated but after I discovered zyzz my life changed!! Hes truly a GOD thnx for talking about him !! ❤️🔥

[UnknownFlyingPancake]

I don't understand, if the family had a hereditary heart condition, and the mother was a cardiologist, why did they not make sure to get that checked? That's so sad :(

[tirthasmith]

Wherever Zyzz is in his next life, I wish him well.