Dave Draper ... David Draper (April 16, 1942 – November 30, 2021) was an American bodybuilder, actor and author.

Draper dressed as a gladiator and hosted Hercules, Gladiator, and assorted muscle-men type historical flicks starring Steve Reeves and Rock Stevens. Draper went on to capture the 1965 Mr. America …

Oct 20, 2025 · Dave Draper was always shy, but his personality shined in his excellent and prolific writing in magazine columns (he was the rare champ who wrote his own), on his website, in email …

Dec 1, 2021 · Dave Draper was a well-known American bodybuilder, actor, and author who maintained a website, davedraper.com, where he published books, essays, and blog postings.

Dec 1, 2021 · After Draper's death was announced, former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger called him his "idol." "Dave Draper was an inspiration to millions of people all over the world, including me.

Aug 3, 2023 · Dave Draper, born in 1942, was a bodybuilder, actor, and author, penning books, columns, and blog posts on his website, davedraper.com. According to Laree, Draper died peacefully.

Dec 2, 2021 · Dave Draper, the sinewy former Mr. Universe known as "the Blond Bomber," who inspired a generation of bodybuilders including Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died. He was 79.

May 15, 2024 · David Draper, professor of statistics, passed away on May 8, 2024. He died peacefully among friends and family after a short hospitalization. The immediate cause was aspiration pneumonia.

Aug 8, 2025 · David Draper died at the age of 72, on 8 May 2024, in Santa Cruz, California. David was a distinguished and pioneering statistician, an amazing teacher and an inspiring supervisor, whose …

Dec 1, 2021 · Dave Draper -- one of the most legendary figures in the history of bodybuilding -- has died ... and Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's torn up over the news.