1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson dies at the age of 82.
1982 Mr. Olympia Chris Dickerson has passed away at the age of 82. The legendary bodybuilder suffered a massive heart attack last March 2020.
Chris also had to battle Covid-19 during this time.
According to reports, the cause of death was pneumonia. Chris was living in a rehab facility.
Chris Dickerson (Henri Christopher Dickerson) was born on August 25, 1939 in Montgomery, Alabama.
Chris’ bodybuilding career spanned from 1966 to 1994. In that time, Chris accomplished was the first African American to win the Mr. America title and he is the first openly gay person to win the Mr. Olympia.
Chris competed in various federations during his illustrious career. Dickerson started his bodybuilding career with the AAU, he then moved on to NABBA, PBBA, WBBG and finally the IFBB.
Chris achieved some incredible results during his long bodybuilding career. At the beginning of his career, he won the Mr. America and Mr. Universe titles. Chris’ best years were between 1980 and 1982.
Chris would dominate the majority of competitions to finally win the prestigious Mr. Olympia title in 1982.
During his life, Chris also modeled for some prestigious magazines. His 1970’s nude work for photographer Jim French is today considered some of the best photos ever taken.
Chris was very close to legendary bodybuilder Bill Pearl. Pearl helped Chris a lot during his career.
Dickerson was inducted to the Bodybuilding Hall of Fame in 2000.
Evolutionofbodybuilding.net send our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time.
Chris Dickerson’s Competitive History
1966
Mr Atlantic Coast – AAU, Overall Winner
Mr Eastern America – AAU, Overall Winner
Junior Mr USA – AAU, Winner
Junior Mr USA – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr New York City – AAU, Overall Winner
Mr New York Metropolitan – AAU, Overall Winner
Mr New York State – AAU, Overall Winner
Mr North America – AAU, 2nd
1967
Mr America – AAU, 6th
Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 4th
Mr California – AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America – AAU, 4th
Junior Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 5th
1968
Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 3rd
Mr America – AAU, 3rd
Junior Mr America – AAU, 3rd
Mr USA – AAU, Winner
Mr USA – AAU, Most Muscular, 2nd
1969
Mr America – AAU, 2nd
Junior Mr America – AAU, 2nd
1970
Mr America – AAU, Winner
Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Junior Mr America – AAU, Winner
Junior Mr America – AAU, Most Muscular, 1st
Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 1st
1971
Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 1st
1973
Pro Mr America – WBBG, Winner
Mr Universe – NABBA, Overall Winner
Mr Universe – NABBA, Short, 1st
1974
Universe – Pro – NABBA, Short, 1st
Universe – Pro – NABBA, Overall Winner
1975
Universe – Pro – PBBA, 2nd
Pro Mr World – WBBG, 2nd
1976
Olympus – WBBG, 4th
Universe – Pro – NABBA, 3rd
Universe – Pro – NABBA, Short, 2nd
1979
Canada Diamond Pro Cup – IFBB, 2nd
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Vancouver – IFBB, 2nd
Olympia – IFBB, LightWeight, 4th
1980
Canada Pro Cup – IFBB, Winner
Florida Pro Invitational – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix California – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Louisiana – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Miami – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Pennsylvania – IFBB, 2nd
Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd
Pittsburgh Pro Invitational – IFBB, 2nd
1981
Grand Prix California – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix Louisiana – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix New England – IFBB, 2nd
Grand Prix Washington – IFBB, Winner
Grand Prix World Cup – IFBB, 2nd
Night of Champions – IFBB, Winner
Olympia – IFBB, 2nd
Professional World Cup – IFBB, 2nd
1982
Olympia – IFBB, Winner
1984
Olympia – IFBB, 11th
1990
Arnold Classic – IFBB, 8th
1994
Olympia – Masters – IFBB, 4th
