Bodybuilding Weekly: R.I.P. to my Friend Kenny Kassel

R.I.P. to my Friend Kenny Kassel
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Danifitness on 24 December, 2008 02:17:00
 
December 24, 2008
by Danielle Rouleau
Kenny Kassel, a well known and beloved industry figure who served as emcee and
expediter at many bodybuilding and fitness shows, was found dead in his
apartment earlier today.
I have personally known Kenny since I was 13 years old (I am now 24), before I
started fitness and bodybuilding.  He scouted me at a modeling convention in New
York and started encouraging me to compete in bodybuilding, and I adamantly said
*No* I don't want muscles!
Then I started to train and when I ran into him a few years later he was so
happy. :)  Kenny had been following me through the sport but had not seen me
personally for a while.  Kenny always knew what to say, was always truthful with
his honest opinions.   This is a sad tragedy and he will be missed, especially
at the Arnold Expo in two months because I just spoke with him and did an
interview in Columbus earlier this year.
Editor's Note on 12-26:  An autopsy has indicated that the cause of death was
congestive heart failure.
Services will be held on Sunday, December 28th and details are as follows:
When:
Sunday Dec 28, 2008
at 10:00 AM
Where:
Temple Beth El
221 Schraalenburgh Rd.
Closter, NJ 07624
United States
201-768-5115
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For questions please contact Bob Bonham of Strong and Shapely Gym at
SSgym01@aol.com.