Ronnie Coleman has always been larger than life. Eight-time Mr. Olympia, the man fans still call “The King,” and a powerhouse who ruled bodybuilding through the late ’90s and early 2000s. Even after hanging up the competition trunks, Coleman never stopped training, never stopped pushing. But earlier this summer, the unshakable giant faced something no amount of heavy lifting could prepare him for-a sudden health scare that left him battling sepsis and undergoing a heart procedure.

Coleman’s family revealed that doctors had moved him to a specialized facility for round-the-clock care. His condition, they admitted, was complicated, but there were small rays of hope. And if anyone was built for a fight like this, it’s Ronnie. For decades, fans have watched him power through pain and push

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