In a heartbreaking development, former Mr. Universe Bodybuilder Shaun Davis died at the age of 57. Shaun Davis who earned the title of 'Dinosaur' due to his massive body was facing multiple health problems. Shaun Davis won the Mr. Universe Title in 1996, however, soon after that he had to announce his retirement due to health complications. Now, the question arises what happened to Shaun Davis or what is Shaun Davis's cause of death? Below is everything you need to know about Shaun Davis' death reason-
What happened to Shaun Davis?
As per US media reports, Shaun Davis was facing kidney failure for many years, and due to this, he had to retire after winning the Mr. Universe title. As per reports, Davis received dialysis three times a week before receiving a kidney transplant in 2009 after a three-year wait.
Davis, from Long Eaton in Derbyshire, weighed a whopping 334lbs at the height of his Mr. Universe success. Shaun Davis left behind his partner Helen Burrows and their daughter. Local councilor Richard McRae was quoted saying, "RIP Shaun Davis, a very well-known and respected gentleman who most definitely put Long Eaton on the map.
As per UK media reports, Shaun Davis had urged Britishers to sign up to the transplant donor register after his kidney failure ordeal. In a 2009 interview, Davis was quoted saying, "It really hammers it home, since the transplant, that more and more people are desperate for kidneys. There are people out there who are dying waiting for kidneys."