According to reports John died unexpectedly passed away from a pulmonary embolism last night in his sleep.  I'm not sure how many folks are into fitness, bodybuilding, etc. but John is a retired pro bodybuilder from Ohio who coaches many fitness, figure, and bodybuilding competitors, both male and female.  He even trains some NFL guys.  He also had a very strong youtube channel.  He was a genuinely good guy and very well liked across the fitness and bodybuilding industry.  Being an old school bodybuilding fan I always like his videos.  You can find lots of youtube videos of bodybuilders training hard to get motivated before you head off to the gym, but they don't always come across as genuine, honest, and caring.  John always did.  He reminded you that it's cool to be a hard ass lifter while still being a good person who cares about others.  He will be missed.  He leaves behind two younger boys and a wife.  He was 49 years old.  RIP John Meadows.

Here is his last youtube video just a few days ago in seemingly fine health.