R.I.P. big man - Thom Austin (1961-2024)

Very sad and heartbreaking news for the muscle community. Today, the popular, sweet, and massive Thom Austin, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 63. Thom was a smiling muscle man, and his warm presence on Instagram brought joy for muscle fans everywhere.

Rest in Peace, big man. Your memory will forever live on in our hearts.

Greek bodybuilder Manolis Baritakis

Manolis Baritakis is a master bodybuilding champion from the island of Crete, Greece. He was born in 1970 and he has been a competitive bodybuilder since 2013.

Date of Birth: 1970
Height: 176cm / 5'9"
Competition Weight: 90-95kg / 200-210lb

With Giorgos Retsinas

With Manolis Karamanlakis

Huge American musclebear Thom Austin (3)

Thom Austin – Part 3: Built Like a Tank at 60

Third post featuring the mature muscle beast, Thom Austin, in his 60s.

See also the previous parts dedicated to the impressively huge uncle Thom: 1 & 2

Date of Birth: 1961
Height: 185cm / 6'1"
Weight: 110-120kg / 242-265lb