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In the world of?bodybuilding, the name of Tom Platz is etched in history as one of the most iconic figures in the sport. Throughout his illustrious career, he achieved greatness in the gym, standing tall among the muscle-bound giants. However, behind the scenes, Tom Platz’s personal life was a rollercoaster ride marked by tumultuous marriages. Now, at the age of 68, he opens up about his journey, revealing how his third wife became the beacon of light that transformed his life.

As Platz approached the twilight of his bodybuilding career, he felt a void that even the adoration of his fans couldn’t fill. It was during this period that he met a remarkable woman who would change the course of his life forever. Their initial encounters were serendipitous, but as they spent more time together, a deep connection blossomed. She saw the man behind the muscles, and he found solace in her nurturing presence.

Tom Platz opens up about his horrific relationships

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Before finding solace in the arms of his third wife, Tom Platz endured the trials and tribulations of two tumultuous marriages. At the peak of his bodybuilding career, fame and success surrounded him, but his personal life was riddled with challenges. Revealing this in a video that has resurfaced on YouTube, Platz stated, “The blonde beach bunny, I did marry her though..I did marry her but I’m glad I didn’t have kids with her. She had the drug-related cocaine issues..it just didn’t work out.”

Disclosing about his second marriage, Platz recalled,?“The Italian girl from back east who I turned into a Beverly Hills monster.”I was into the stuff, stuff is what the answer is”, I believed that at that time.”?With a glimmer of hope in his heart, Tom embarked on his third marriage with cautious optimism. His wife became his pillar of strength, supporting him through life’s highs and lows, and he reciprocated the same unwavering devotion.

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Concluding by telling about her third marriage, Plat stated,?“So my third wife who I’m still married to. She’s the best thing that ever happened to me. Retired doctor, she’s ran companies. We were married in 2000’s, so it’s been 18 years. I’m done getting married okay!”

Tom Platz’s journey serves as a reminder that even the most celebrated figures have their struggles and hardships in their personal lives. Platz has been open about this and even revealed about a?fiance who cheated on him, changing Platz’s life forever.

How did Platz use this betrayal for his benefit?

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??My Fiance, my girlfriend Corrine left me for my training partner. It devastated me,? said the ex-bodybuilder in a YouTube video titled?Breakups Make Bodybuilders. Devastated by this, it was the end of the world for ‘Quadzilla’. However, Platz’s mental strength is what differentiates him from the rest of the bodybuilders.?

“Used this hurt as fuel as energy. I decided to take all that energy and put it into the gym. I’ll train like every day, and every day looked better and better. I’m in the mirror, I’m scared of myself in the mirror,”?Platz stated.?

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Despite the horrors of his previous relationships, he found redemption and happiness with his third wife. As the bodybuilding veteran enjoys the fruits of a harmonious marriage, he also cherishes the memories of his illustrious career. Today, Tom Platz continues to inspire not only with his extraordinary physique but also with the power of love that transformed his life and brought him peace in his golden years.