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KAYSVILLE — Bodybuilders around the world mourned the loss of a Utah man who many considered a legend. Larry Scott was the first ever Mr. Olympia, and he went on to hold many other titles during his career.
Family members are busy making funeral preparations for Scott, who ran a business in Kaysville selling nutritional supplements for more than 20 years. Scott's friends said that before Lou Ferrigno or Arnold Schwarzenegger, there was "Larry the Legend."
Schwarzenegger also paid homage to Scott on Twitter, calling him a great man who inspired millions. Scott died Saturday after suffering with Alzheimer's.
"There wasn't a physique out there like Larry's," said friend Blake Ricketts. "I can't begin to tell you the impact that this man had in my life."
Ricketts worked alongside Scott for more than 20 years. Scott became famous after winning several titles with bodybuilding, including Mister Olympia, Mister Universe and Mister America. Scott became known for his 20-inch arms.
"He had a mission statement that was "The Rah" — Restore America's Health," Ricketts said. "And that's what he actively did each and every day, up until the end. Everybody's also going to remember him for just who he was. His integrity — intact. I mean, he was a phenomenal person."
Ricketts said that Scott's legacy will live on, not only in his company, but in the more than 1,000 trainers who teach his program around the world.