Russian Bodybuilding Pioneer Dies After Struggle With Heart Disease

Russian bodybuilder, entrepreneur and fitness blogger Vadim Ivanov, the founder of Bona Fide sportswear brand and Do4a sports nutrition company, died at the age of 37 after a prolonged battle with severe heart disease. His wife, Anna Ivanova, announced his passing in a heartfelt statement. "Vadim had serious heart problems. The past year became a real ordeal for our family. His condition began to deteriorate rapidly in June 2025, and the last six months were especially difficult. We fought until the very end, but sadly, Vadim's body could no longer endure," she said.