BODYBUILDING legend Lisa Lyon rose to popularity in 1979 after winning the first International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship.
On Friday, September 8, 2023, it was reported that Lisa died at the age of 70 years old.
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Who was Lisa Lyon?
Lisa Lyon was an American bodybuilder born in Los Angeles, California, on May 13, 1953.
Growing up, Lisa often associated herself with sports and weight training.
She studied fencing and kendo, eventually falling into bodybuilding.
On June 16, 1979, Lisa won the first International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship.
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The following year, in 1980, Lisa posed for Playboy, posing as a bodybuilder for the October issue.
Apart from bodybuilding, Lisa worked as a model. Photographer Robert Mapplethorpe created a book called Lady: Lisa Lyon with 150 photos of her.
What was her cause of death?
On September 8, 2023, TMZ reported that the iconic bodybuilder passed away on Friday from a battle with pancreatic cancer.
A close friend of Lisa and her family told the outlet that she died at her San Fernando Valley home.
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Lisa was under hospice care at the time of death.
TMZ reported on the severity of Lisa's illness back on September 2.
Did Lisa Lyon inspire a Marvel Comic character?
Yes, comic book artist Frank Miller uses Lisa as the inspiration behind Marvel Comic's character, Elektra.
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Elektra made her first appearance in the Daredevil comics in January 1981.
Her character's appearance was only meant to be a one-time story in the Daredevil franchise, however, she grew in popularity.
This eventually led to the 2005 film called Elektra. The character was played by actress Jennifer Garner.
