Paul DeMayo died at 37, on June 3 of this year from a heroin over dose. Paul was one of the greats but suffered from depression for many years while becoming an IFBB Pro back in 1995. He served 18 months in a state prison for discharging a fire arm in city limits with no gun permit while having a domestic dispute. After being released from prison DeMayo took on a heavy recreational drug habit that lasted several years until June 3rd when he over dosed and passed away.
Paul was one of many bitter retired IFBB Pro’s who felt the organization did nothing for him and regretted ever becoming a pro bodybuilder. Our hearts go out to the DeMayo family.
Paul’s Contest History includes the 1991 NPC Junior Nationals Heavyweight 1st & Overall Winner; 1994 NPC Nationals Heavyweight 1st & Overall Winner; 1994 IFBB Mr. Olympia 12th; 1995 IFBB Grand Prix England 10th; 1995 IFBB Grand Prix Germany 9th; 1995 Grand Prix Spain 9th