Gustavo Badell death updates — Tributes pour in as champion bodybuilder dies at 50 as cause unconfirmed
James Austin
Published Sep 07, 2026
Who is Gustavo Badell's wife, Jessica Rodriguez?
Professional bodybuilder Gustavo Badell, referred to as "the Freakin Rican", had a dedicated life beyond the stage.
His death on July 13, 2023 left behind a family that will forever remember him.
Although his professional achievements were well-known, his personal life remained private from the public eye.
The star is married to his wife Jessica Rodriguez.
She made an Instagram post expressing her sorrow about the sad news.
In a tribute to her late husband under a slideshow of pictures of the couple, she captioned the post: "ALWAYS AND FOREVER."
Jessica was a supportive wife for the prominent bodybuilder throughout his whole career.
The star was a loyal family man and was a loving husband to Jessica.
The discipline required in the weightlifting professional field filled their life with enormous difficulties.
Their marriage eventually spoiled their relationship but it remained strong the whole time
The couple made sure to prioritise their love life despite hardship.
