Entertainment NewsReport: More Details Released on Bodybuilder Rich Piana’s DeathSavePrintEpoch Newsroom11/14/2017|Updated: 11/14/2017The cause of death for longtime bodybuilder Rich Piana, who died in August, has not been released. But a report from TMZ shows that he “would snort lines of pre-workout powder like it was cocaine.”TMZ cited his death report for the information.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch NewsroomAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDance Competition Owner Fulfills Wish to See Shen Yun After 20 YearsFeb 09, 2026Reporter Calls Shen Yun ‘Amazing’Feb 09, 2026Shen Yun Theatergoers Both Say Shen Yun Is ‘Very Beautiful’Feb 09, 2026City Council Member Commends Shen Yun’s Efforts on Creating Art out of a Beautiful ConceptFeb 09, 2026