Johnny Bravo reveals more information about the death of Rich Piana
Popular Youtuber, Johnny Bravo, revealed more information about what could have possibly contributed to the death of Rich Piana.
Rich Piana was a very popular personality in the bodybuilding and fitness industry, unfortunately, he died at the age of 46 in 2017.
Rich Piana had a very successful supplement company and had a very popular Youtube channel, publishing videos on a daily basis.
Unfortunately in 2017, Rich suffered a heart attack, fell to the ground and hit his head. With the lack of oxygen going to his brain, the doctors put Rich on a medically induced coma.
Rich was making progress for a week as he started breathing on his own, but his breathing started to deteriorate and he was put back on the ventilator, until he passed away.
A few months after his death, the official autopsy report indicated that a number of health issues could have contributed to the death of Rich Piana.
Rich Piana’s autopsy summary
- an enlarged heart (and “significant heart disease”)
- mild coronary atherosclerosis (plaque buildup on the artery walls)
fatty liver - congested thyroid
- congested kidneys
- discolored kidneys
- ischemic brain tissue (i.e. brain tissue that had lost blood supply)
- necrotic brain tissue (i.e. dead cells)
- brain edema (swelling)
- ascites (accumulation of protein-containing fluid in the abdomen)
In addition, by far the lengthiest part of the autopsy’s notes concerned his lungs, which were filled with fluid and swollen (bronchopneumonia pleural effusion with edema), showed apparent fat emboli and micro-abscesses, plus displayed both acute and chronic inflammatory cells.
Read More: Rich Piana’s Autopsy results revealed
Johnny Bravo’s controversial revelation
In the latest edition of RX Muscle’s “After hours”, special guest Johnny Bravo revealed never before published information about the death of Rich Piana.
Leading up to his death, it was no secret that Rich Piana not only was taking a number of PED’s, but he was injecting himself with other substances.
Johnny Bravo alleged that Rich Piana injected himself with silicone, a practice that a number of people do to enhance certain parts on their body, mainly the buttocks and breasts.
Johnny continued to explain that even a very minimal amount of silicone injected into the body can kill you. Johnny alleged that Rich Piana was full of silicone, injecting throughout his entire body.
Bravo was surprised that nobody raised the issue of silicone being one of the major causes of Rich Piana’s death, in the last five years.
FDA warns about illegal use of injectable silicone for body contouring and associated health risks (13 November, 2017)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a safety communication to warn consumers and health care practitioners about the serious injuries and disfigurement that can result from using injectable silicone or products being falsely marketed as FDA-approved dermal fillers for the purpose of enhancing the size of their buttocks, breasts and other body parts.
“An important part of our public health mission is our obligation to warn consumers of unapproved products that are being marketed for medical uses that can cause serious harm. We have significant concerns with unsafe injectable silicone that’s being marketed for body contouring by unlicensed providers. We’ve seen serious adverse events result from products, which are sometimes industrial-grade silicone, being used for these unapproved medical purposes,” said FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. “The FDA has stepped in to take enforcement actions against unscrupulous actors who promote and provide these services, but we also want to make the public aware of the risks, which can include irreversible disfigurement and even death. While we’ll continue to go after those who provide these unlawful services, the FDA will have its greatest impact by educating Americans to avoid these unsafe practices.”
Injectable silicone is different from the silicone contained within approved breast implants, because the breast implant shell keeps the silicone from migrating within the body. Injectable silicone is currently only approved by the FDA for a specific use inside the eye (intraocular ophthalmic use). When seeking to enlarge the size of their buttocks or breasts, or other large-scale body contouring procedures, some consumers are falsely told they are receiving an FDA-approved dermal filler, but are actually injected with silicone.
Consumers need to be aware that injectable silicone used for body contouring is not FDA-approved and can cause serious side effects that may be permanent or may even lead to death. Side effects can include ongoing pain and serious injuries, such as scarring, tissue death, and permanent disfigurement; if the silicone migrates beyond the injection site, it could cause an embolism (blockage of a blood vessel), stroke, infections and death. Serious complications may occur right away or could develop weeks, months, or years later.
Silicone injections for body contouring are often performed by unlicensed and non-medical practitioners in non-clinical settings such as residential homes or hotels. The FDA does not know the true extent of these injuries caused by these procedures because unlicensed practitioners do not report injuries incurred from their illegal practice and patients who are harmed may not know to alert the FDA.
“The FDA is alarmed by the increasing trend of injectable silicone being used for body contouring purposes,” said Melinda Plaisier, associate commissioner for regulatory affairs at the FDA. “The agency has investigated and prosecuted unlicensed providers administering these injections all over the country, including most recently in Miami. In addition to prosecuting the criminals who take advantage of consumers, the FDA is taking action to educate consumers in order to prevent the serious injuries resulting from these injections. With our communication today, we hope to raise public awareness about the short- and long-term risks of injecting silicone directly into the body, and encourage consumers to choose FDA-approved products and licensed providers when considering any type of cosmetic enhancement.”
The FDA has participated in a number of criminal enforcement actions in recent years that resulted in the arrest and sentencing of unlicensed practitioners who illegally used these unapproved injections on patients. Two Miami spa owners were arrested in February and recently sentenced to four and six years in prison for managing a spa that performed illegal silicone injections. Hundreds of clients received illegal buttock injections and many experienced irreversible injuries and symptoms as a result of the silicone migrating through their body.
The FDA encourages consumers who may have received injectable silicone to seek medical attention immediately if they experience problems such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, signs of a stroke (including sudden difficulty speaking, numbness or weakness in the face, arms, or legs, difficulty walking, face drooping, severe headache, dizziness, or confusion), as it may be a life-threatening situation. For those who are considering a body contouring procedure, talk with a health care provider about appropriate treatment options and the risks associated with the procedure. Consumers are encouraged to review the FDA’s Check Before You Inject checklist for helpful information on choosing FDA-approved products and licensed providers for cosmetic enhancement.
Those who have been offered or have received injectable silicone for body contouring from an unlicensed provider are encouraged to use the FDA website to Report Suspected Criminal Activity.
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
