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FRANK
August 10, 2025
Cannot believe it's 25 yrs!!! Everytime I saw you, you were always friendly and took the time to really talk with me.
L B
August 9, 2025
Was just thinkin' about you, my friend. It's been over 20yrs since we got our last lift in. I said, "You owe me that last step when I get back from NY." (re: walking lunge leg exercise). Your reply was "Chow first..." and a smirk before we parted. I pointed at you and said "You're on brother. See you in a few months." You said: "I'll give you a call."
For the next 20yrs, I'd always go on to take your step.
So much life has happened Paul.
Thank you for sharing some while you were here.
You're in mind, brother.
Continue to rest easy.
-L
*(To your family: My warmest condolences. Still... Always.)
Rob Manzano
July 29, 2025
Rest In Peace Mr. Demayo, even though were close in age i looked up to you as an inspiration. Still Alive in'25.............
David Campbell
February 14, 2025
He was an amazing bodybuilder and human beloved by myself and by so many.
Ricky F
December 9, 2024
FRANK R PAONESSA
May 30, 2022
I will never forget the times we met & how kind & friendly & gracious you were. You are still an inspiration.
Eric Peluso
June 1, 2021
Everytime I think of training I think of you Paul . You are a true warrior pure of heart . You are missed here on this plane . I hope you are at peace . Love you man E
Evron Belanger
September 21, 2020
He left such a mark in the bodybuilding world!rip
Sandra Castagno-Rhone
May 7, 2019
Someone brought you up today, and I ended up here, all these years later...From Gold's in Everett all the way to both being homesick living in Cali dreaming of family and home in Boston while navigating the crazy world of pro bodybuilding, we saw each other a lot in the BB world, sometimes talked, sometimes pretended we didn't see each other, but when I found out you passed away, years ago at this point, it was sad. Thanks for signing the Quadzilla poster for me when I was a "kid", back at your old house in Malden. I hope your family finds some peace.
lyndon collier
July 25, 2015
May perpetual light shine upon you through out all eternity.
Tom Schulenburg
May 23, 2015
I will never forget you Paul.
My deeply Respect for your work as Bodybuilder.
Tom Schulenburg,Germany
Michael McPherson
September 4, 2014
Paul was an amazing BB I recall watching him in many competitions and being amazed at this man , he will truly be missed . May he rest in peace.
Stacy Taylor
June 27, 2014
Thought of you today... Miss you brother...
NDSG GON
June 7, 2014
9 Years, still an inspiration, hope that you're in peace! RIP Paul Quadzilla Demayo!
Franco
May 22, 2013
Was just watching some videos of you from the times I met you. You were always s great to talk to and a good friend. Still miss seeing you
Luke
May 21, 2013
I was inspired by you when I was a young kid. No one was cooler than "Quad-zilla!" Thanks for being an inspiration.
Max Benavidez
April 4, 2013
Omg! I moved away from Boston in 2004 and barely found out about Paul not being with us anymore. My heart goes out to his loving family. Paul was larger than life and his hard work and dedication was an inspiration to us all. Paul i remember the first time i met you in 1993 at the Bahama Beach club during my male encounter rehearsals. I was star struck! I thought you were famous already and you were very humble and down to earth. A great guy with a magnetic personality. We all looked up to you. When ever i hear that Billy Joel song,"Only the good die young!" I will think of you. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
Mark Winchesgter
December 29, 2012
Between you & Platz you re-wrote the book on what legs are. I'm sorry this happened to you.
Jacob Hall
May 15, 2012
You inspired many people in the 90's to train hard and do great things in the Gym. You and Mike are Legends, and will always remain so. So sad to see you go so young, but your memory & legacy will always live on proudly.
R.I.P Paul.
May 5, 2012
The Best of the best... R.I.P.
Diane DeMayo
June 1, 2011
Life has moved on 6 years since you left us. Our family has grown,3 more handsome lil DeMayo boys. So many holidays, bithdays and special occasions that have been celebrated. But, there is always someone missing. The void of you not there is always felt.
We carry you in our hearts everyday and know that your always with us there.
Diane
mike matarazzo
October 14, 2008
you may not beleive this but i think of paul every day he was a huge part of my past a past i miss very much it was a simpler time in history back at golds everett my illness makes me think how fragile we truly are i hope people know paul and i wer freinds and i was heartbroken at his passing
Diane and Baby Paul
September 12, 2008
Paul,
We are thinking of you more today than most. Today would have been your 41st birthday. I told my little guy, your namesake, how special today is and let him have a blueberry muffin for the first time in your honor. I thought you would get a kick out of that. He will be having his 1st birthday in two weeks, he is an amazing,handsome and strong little man with such a happy soul. You would be so proud...
I miss you more than words can say, but I know you are always with us.
Steve Bryson
June 19, 2008
Gone, but never forgotten. You were one of the greats, Paul.
JOE BRAUDRICK
June 3, 2008
PAUL
YOU ARE TRULY MISSED AND YOU ALWAYS WILL BE A INSPERATION TO ME IN MY BODYBUILDING VENTURES REST IN PEACE
DONNA SEMON
February 10, 2008
PAUL,
YOU WERE THE BEST.I MISS YOU AND THINK OF YOU OFTEN. I MISS WHEN YOU WOULD COME TO MY WORK AND TALK TO ME. WHEN YOU BROUGHT ANDREA TO MEET ME YOU WERE SO PROUD AND HAPPY. I THINK OF ALL YOU DID FOR ME WITH THE KIDS WHEN THEY WERE SMALL . REST THERE IS NO MORE STRUGGLING ONLY PEACE. LOVE AUNTI DONNA
Tammy Knox-Grant
November 17, 2007
To the DeMayo family: I send my sincere condolences... I'm sure it's still hard to cope with the reality of it all... My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Living out of state, I tend to hear news after the fact... I know it's late but I'm sorry for your loss. Diane if you're reading this contact me. May Paul rest in Peace....
Diane DeMayo
September 28, 2007
Dear Paul,
I know that you must be smiling down upon us. Your little nephew was born the other day, September 26 just before the stroke of midnight. He’s a handsome little guy, weighs 7 pounds 9 ounces. And if you didn’t already know; his name is Paul, after you.
Don’t worry, he’s going to be told all there is to know about you; how great a guy you were, how you touched the world in your own special way, and especially how wonderful a big brother you were to his mommy.
He’ll always know who his Uncle Paul is. We love you and miss you so, so much.
Diane
Matthew Smith
June 6, 2007
as a young bodybuilder you are my inspiration.
You were truly amazing. You are my idol and I only hope that one day I can be as great as you were.
Rest in peace
Eric Peluso
March 26, 2007
Paul's greatness can still be felt. He was an inspiration to us all. He is one of those rare human beings who become an icon for the rest to follow. Not only by his awesome presence and what he achieved in life, but also by his Spirit and his enregy. I still give a moment of silence in his honor before I begin my training. I can tell you ,the warrior Paul will always be with us. God Bless the DeMayo family
February 8, 2007
Paul
Our new son and Avrie's little brother turned 1 year old in January, and if you didn't know, his name is Ryan Paul DeMayo, and he is already too heavy for us to pick-up. We think there is a little bit of you in him...and we will be sure to tell him all about you, and the amazing things you accomplished with your life. Avrie is almost 4...she knows you as Uncle Paul, and points you out any time she sees you in a picture. So don't worry, your neices and nephews will always know who you are, and that you are in heaven now. We think of you fondly, and we miss you.
Don, Dina, Avrie and Ryan Paul DeMayo
todd tanso
December 6, 2006
Wow,there are so many things I want to say and wish you were here to say them to you.You and I did not talk for about almost a year before your death and seems like yesterday I was picking you up to go to the gym with your old school gym clothes on that I was always trying to get you to change your work out clothes to this century!!! You and I had so much fun and memories that go as far back me playing in your toy box in oak grove house malden and i lived few houses down...you were older than me but like my other big brother.I always wanted to be closer to you while you were climbing your way to top but I was 6 years younger than you and had your buddys that were your age and I just wanted to be part of that group.I loved when you and I would go out and you would keep me laughing all night with austin powers comments and you would call me number 2 in that voice that sounded just like him!! while I was reading this guest book I find that only one person that I can see said they saw a sensitive side of you but me I guess I was more fortunate than others and saw a heck of a lot more than that in you Paul.I remeber you telling me that if things get out of control and your not training anymore like you should to slap you...well I wish I could change the times because I would do just that number 1! I herd of your passing while I was on the road for work in South Korea and it really hurt me to not be able to say my last respects and my last good bye
Paul :(.. although I do still have the pictures you gave me so you will always be around! My mom says she can still hear you at the dinner table cracking jokes after all the years it had been since you saw each other and misses you as well but doesnt miss her food bill though!!! It has been over a year since you have past and I am just signing your book now and am sorry. I express my deepest sympathy for you and the whole De mayo family and hope the you all are doing little better knowing Paul is in the Place he wanted to be for a long time now.... a safe and happy and uncomplicated place....I love you number 1 and am glad I got to share all the great memories we had and will see you again in the place you now call home big bro!!
joel cutulle
August 15, 2006
JUST SITTING HERE TONIGHT THINKING OF THE PAST AND ALL OF THE MEMORIES THAT I HAD WITH PAUL.IT'S WEIRD TO ME THAT HE IS NOT AROUND.MAY YOU REST IN PEACE PAUL,AND YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.
Bob Duffin
July 3, 2006
he is still the greatest. an amazing bodybuilder, an amazing person, an amazing inspiration. he will never be forgotten. and will aways be admired. wish i could have met him. i was always a huge fan. Sergio and everybody down here in miami (where i live now) says hello.
Diane DeMayo
June 2, 2006
Paul,
It has been a year now since you left us.The reality of it all still has not set in for any of us.
I miss you more than words can say.
All my Love,
Diane
Larry Archer
June 2, 2006
My deeppest sympathy out to Puals family.I met him at a BB contest in Va Beach. I picked him up at the airport. Kinda looking out for him before and after the show.He was our quest posser.A short time knowing him but felt like buddies forever.
Jim Samarra
March 28, 2006
I have Goose bumps as I write this: "Quadzilla Roars"...and now..."Quadzilla Soars"...forever and ever!!
We will ALL see you soon Paulie!!!
Jay Etchings
March 15, 2006
Sorry my old friend.
We love ya man.
-Jay and Heather
tom brown
January 8, 2006
I met paul at a seminar at hard knocks gym in amesbury mass. What a great guy . God bless the demayo family.
Debbie Weaver
January 1, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the family of Paul DeMayo. I was shocked and saddened to hear that he had passed. I had the honor of meeting him in Salem, MA at Scuttlebutts and saw him many times at bodybuilding competitions. He will be greatly missed!!!!
Dave Bertram
December 5, 2005
Paul Demayo was oneof my most vivid memories from my early days of being a bodybuilding fan. I will never forget the first time i saw his picture. There was so much hypre around him from early on I couldn't believe it. I used to stare in awae at his pictures and wonder how any person could achieve development like that. I always wondered what happened to him after he seemed to disappear so quickly. I just wanted to say that he was an inspiration to many young bodybuilders in the 1990's and he will be sorely missed.
Clifford Thomas
November 19, 2005
May the Lord bless the Demayo family for their loss. I would like to say that Paul was a hero in my eyes as a bodybuilder. I dreamed as a boy to have a body like his. Now my dreams are becoming true as I enter the realm of bodybuilding. My friends and I will always talk about Paul Demayo a.k.a Quadzilla. We always have said "If you ain't got wheels (legs) then you can't roll" Thank you for your time he will always be remembered!
mohamed fawwaz
November 3, 2005
paul was the greatest.i can't believe he's dead.he'll always be my inspiration and idol in bodybuilding.good bye Quadzilla
Psychosteve Miller
October 19, 2005
I've read alot bout Paul, and i'm sad to hear what happened....
A Man of wonder, now a man of wonder and a angel.
Christopher Blake
October 11, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to the DeMayo family. It came as a shock when i had learned of your loss.I had known Paul growing up in Malden thru football and as a competitor in the world of bodybuilding...we have all lost a great friend and heaven has gained one hell of a guy!!!thoughts and prayers..CJB
Johnny Alexander
October 10, 2005
To a man who is inspiration to alot of bodybuildres. You will be missed!
My prayers are with the family and will remain there for a long time.
I am truly sorry for your loss!
Jack Mahon
October 6, 2005
I met Paul and spoke with him at various events that I competed in from 1988 to 1992. I won the overall in the Boston Gold's Classic in 91 and he was the first one to congratulate me backstage. He was a great guy. He was freaky huge and someone that I truly looked up to, even though he was 6 years younger! He will be missed. My condolences to Paul's family. Jack Mahon
scott cunningham
October 1, 2005
I met Paul in 1999, both of us bouncing at a Salem night club. Paul was always a gentlemen and we had many a night talking about life as we worked the front door. Paul had an intuative way as to peoples feelings and I sensed a sensitive side which I believe he hid from most people. Paul showed me that he had a heart as big as his muscles which I believe made him vulnerable to the fast and trecherous world he lived in. Paul may have passed away but the kindness he showed me will remain with me until I see him again. My condolences to Paul's family.
Sincerely,
Scott J. Cunningham
Gentle Giant
September 26, 2005
RIP, great man. We will love you forever,
Fans from Serbia&Montenegro
brexton collins
September 21, 2005
WE WILL MISS YOU PAUL
LORD BE WITH THAT BLESSED FAMILY
YOU ALL ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
BREXTON
christopher hayes
September 20, 2005
i almost cried when i heard the news. iam still sad and hope you can cope with the pain.
christopher...
Chris De Lutiis
September 13, 2005
Thankyou Paul for the inspiration that you have given for a number of years. I was deeply saddened to hear the news of your passing.
Andrea DiPietro
September 13, 2005
Paul,
We shared a love that was as deep as the ocean, our story read like a fairytale. You are and will always remain my soulmate. I miss you so much, the pain inside my heart is just unbearable.
At the same time I am so grateful to have been loved by someone as wonderful as you. I keep pushing forward because I know what you wanted me to accomplish and I know I will be with you again, but I just want to push the rewind button and make it all go away. I will always and forever love you...
Remember reading Hamlet with me? The one quote in the play you loved the most, the one I never thought I would write to you:
"Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince, And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
You are my prince Paul and I love you. Rest peacefully, you are in my heart, my soul and I know I am in yours.
Andrea
Paul with Andrea on a recent trip to Australia
September 12, 2005
Paul with "Marilyn" at Universal Studios
September 12, 2005
Paul with his sister at his wedding in 1996
September 12, 2005
Paul as a high school senior in 1985
September 12, 2005
Paul as a first grader in a pose he called "Fight That Cameraman", 1974
September 12, 2005
Paul and his brother "cowboy up", at Christmas of 1970
September 12, 2005
Paul (on the right) and the other DeMayo kids watching TV the old fashioned way in 1972
September 12, 2005
Michael DeMayo
September 12, 2005
Paul,
In the time since you’ve left us, we have truly become aware of what an inspiration you were to people and of the positive impression you left on so many. We hope that you can see that now, and hope that you feel as proud as we do of your accomplishments and the life you led.
We are saddened every day by the fact that you are no longer with us. But at the same time, we are comforted by our wonderful memories and by the subtle ways in which we still feel your presence. We will always be with you, and you will always be in our hearts and minds. Until we meet again, rest in peace big bro.
Mike, Heidi, Will, Eric
O Wong
September 1, 2005
Stunned and at a loss for words. Rest in peace Big Paul.
Paul with one of his brothers and nephews sharing a laugh in 2002
August 30, 2005
Paul with one of his nephews, each wearing stylish shades in 2000
August 30, 2005
Paul with his brother-in-law after a ride in the ZR-1, 1994
August 30, 2005
Paul with his brothers at his wedding, 1996
August 30, 2005
Paul with one of his brothers, sister, mother, and father at a 1993 wedding
August 30, 2005
Norm Despins
August 24, 2005
May Paul's family and friends find strength through these difficult times.
Paul, you will be remembered!!!
mark maggiola
August 23, 2005
My condolences to the Demayo family and friends on their loss. I will continue to have a good thought for you all and for Paul.
Bobby O'Brien
August 21, 2005
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Paul's passing. I remember the good times we had at Gold's gym in Everett. My deepest sympathy's to the Demayo family. Rest in peace Paul.
Dave Marsters
August 21, 2005
I was shocked and saddened to have learned of Paul's passing last night. My prayers are with the entire DeMayo family during this most difficult time.
Jay Markella
August 20, 2005
All my best to the family and friends of Paul. I have followed his career for many years since I competed against him in his first bodybuilding contest, The Teenage Massachusetts State championship. He was very nice to me at the contest and offered several pointers.
Jim Anziano
August 17, 2005
Please accept my sincere condolances and prayers. Paul was an awesome bodybuilder and a still more awesome man. I will always remember his brilliant smile that exploded with strength and love. A Mass will be said for the repose of his soul and another said for your intentions. God bless, Jim
Rick
August 17, 2005
I would like to offer my condolences to the entire DeMayo family, I remember first meeting Big Paul at Nautilus Plus & not knowing how to approach him & tell him how much he has inspired me, Then making eye contact, & saying hello & striking up a conversation or when I went to Venice Cal. on vacation & didnt know anyone & saw Paul there & he showed me around, & when Met-Rx bought him his ZR1 Corvette & he took me for a ride, Even when I would see him at the Palace he always went out of his way to say "Hello" & was always willing to "talk shop" with us not so fortunate Bodybuilders, Paul was head & shoulders above the rest of us, & Legs & Arms & calves, but he treated everyone like equals & thats what I will remember about Big Paul. I wish I was better friends with him, However I feel like my life has been enriched by knowing him. I hope you have found peace Paul, You are deeply missed
K P
July 28, 2005
I picked up Musclemag today and saw the article on Paul. Lets hope Musclemag and all the other magazines out there will have a special couple of pages devoted to this inspiring person and the legacy he left on many amateur bodybuilders who have since grown up and became Pro's. To this day i can remember looking at the muscle magazines and seeing Paul and thinking what potential. He along with others inspired me and i was really saddened by his death. So young a man but so awe inspiring that he will be mentioned along with the greats.....Though most people never met him like myself, we all wanted to train harder and attain his physique.....He was a monster.
All in all the greats of the sport seem to be disappearing. I still have the magazines with Paul on the covers and i"m sure he's still training up there, not in Gold's Gym but "GOD'S GYM".
Take care stranger your job here was completed.
Joseph Perkins
July 27, 2005
Dear Demayo Family
My name is Joseph Perkins,I found out about the tragic passing of Mr.Paul Demayo today,when i bought the latest issue of Muscle Mag.I have been a fan of his for a long time and he was an inspiration for me.I was both shocked and saddened at his passing.The whole demayo family is in my thoughts and have my deepest sympathy.
April Hunter
July 24, 2005
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Paul was in the fitness/bodybuilding business before I was and I'd always read about and looked up to him - he was one of the guys who inspired me to get into it.
He may not have had as long a life as he should have, but he surely left his mark, and had a positive impact on others.
Best to you and please take care.
-April Hunter
Jason Maceyko
July 24, 2005
Dear DeMayo Family,
I am so sorry for your loss of Paul. I pray that you are comforted in your time of sorrow.
It is a great loss to us all.
George Johncours
July 19, 2005
Dear DeMayo Family, I want to express my deepest sympithy to you. I had the pleasure of meeting Paul on many ocasions. He was a great inspitiation to me and my training. I wish you all the best God Bless George Johncours
Jamie Simonelli
July 19, 2005
To the entire Demayo Family. I was Shocked and Saddened knowing the world's best man, a great guy and the humanbeing that he was, the loving, caring man with the biggest heart in the world is no longer with us. I have knowned Paul and his Family for a long time. They are special and my condolence, thought and prayers go out to the Demayo family at this time due to the loss of their son, brother, and friend. Everyone in the world will always remember the name "Quadzilla." His loss is a tragedy for the world of bodybuiling and his spirt will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him and loved him. God Bless You, Paul and I hoped you have found peace. God Bless the Demayo family at this moment of time.
jamie simonelli
July 19, 2005
I am so sorry about your lost of your son, brother and friend. I ment to say in my last note to you that it is an tradgey. Sorry about that! My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Demayo Family. God Bless you in this time of need and I will truly miss Paul!
Jesse Bond
July 19, 2005
The DeMayo Family,
Paul was and still is a great inspiration for me. My first contest is in Oct. and I dedicate it to Paul. He will be greatly missed.
Jamie Simonelli
July 18, 2005
To the Entire Demayo Family,
I was Shocked and Saddened knowing the world's best man, a great guy, and the humanbeing that he was, the loving caring man with the biggest heart in the world is no longer with us. I have knowed Paul and his family for a long time. They are special and my Condolences,thoughts and prayers go out to the Demayo family at this time due to the lost of their son, brother and friend. Eveyone in the world will always remember the name "Quadzilla." His lost is a tragicey to the world of bodybuilding and his spirt will live on in the hearts and minds of those who knew him and loved him. God Bless you Paul and I hope you have finally found peace. God Bless the Demayo family at this moment of time.
Michael Arangio
July 18, 2005
My sincere condolences to the entire DeMayo family. Pauls loss is felt throughout u are not alone. Met Paul last yr. at Super Fitness in Danvers, Ma. Got a chance to work out with him, what a real treat that was. Such a true gentleman in many ways. He will be missed by all, and the many people in which he inspired and touched throughout his life, including myself. R.I.P. Paul.
sammy zaidman
July 17, 2005
Paul was an inspiration to me when I was growing up. May you, Paul, rest in peace.
David Bukwa
July 17, 2005
I never was lucky enough to meet Paul to tell him how much he has inspired me. I never was able to tell him that I thought he was the best there ever was. I never was able to be his friend. Enough sadness, time to rejoice, for I shall meet him someday in Heaven...
mostafa mohamed
July 16, 2005
the death of paul demayo shocked all the people around the world ,i never met paul de mayo but i know paul as an ifbb competitor and world bodybuilding champion ,im so sorry ....... My sincere condolences to the DeMayo family and demayo freinds too ,rest in peace brother .
laura smith
July 15, 2005
Paul, You are going to be miss by me and my family. Thank you for all you have done for us.We will miss you tons and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Please keep the smile in the big gym in the kindom above. God Bless you and you are an inperation to all. You will never be forgot by us and will live in our hearts forever.
kerrie
July 14, 2005
i love you always. i'll miss you.
Diane Pagano
July 14, 2005
My deepest sympathies to the DeMayo family. My friends knew Paul and worked out with him in the gym in Somerville. They remember him as a great guy...he will be missed.
LOVE PATTY
July 13, 2005
PAUL-
I CHERISH OUR TIME TOGETHER AND HOLD YOU CLOSE TO MY HEART ALWAYS.
Bill Heron
July 11, 2005
I was inspired by Paul when he came on the scene and being both from the Bay state i felt a kinship with him. I was disappointed to see him walk away from the sport and was crushed to hear of his untimely and far too early death. You were one of the greats bro, rest in peace. My prayers and condolences to his grieving family. I'll miss ya bro.
Nicolo'
July 7, 2005
Very inspiring champion ... may rest in peace
Brian Calahan
July 5, 2005
DeMayo Family:
Paul was a great guy that all of us were lucky to share a laugh with. My memories of Paul will always be of someone who wanted to help and often times laughed to get you through what was not always a good time.
I will also never forget the time Paul hit me so hard during football practce he had me seeing my first set of what turned out to be many stars.
RIP PAUL, I'm sorry we lost touch!
Alan
July 2, 2005
A real star. I hope he has found some peace in heaven.
A fan rom the UK.
Lee Bennett
July 1, 2005
It's a cruel irony that a guy who inspired many of us to pick up weights for the first time and to lead a healthier lifestyle has met with such an untimely death. I never met Paul but he was an inspiration, he touched people all over the globe and I feel that the world is less rich for his passing. May God bless the entire DeMayo family and may Paul now find the peace in the arms of the Lord he was not able to find here on earth.
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Of Medford, formerly of Malden, June 2, 2005 suddenly at age 37. Beloved son of Paul & Marion (Drane) DeMayo. Loving brother of Michael DeMayo & his wife Heidi of Peabody, Donald DeMayo & his wife Dina of Stow and Diane DeMayo of... Read Paul DeMayo's Obituary
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