Chris Dickerson

So many 1sts for Chris in his career and the 1st Mr Olympia to make 80yrs old Going to join Larry Sergio Franco and Shawn now. Condolences to his family and friends

To the family, many, many friends, and fans to one of the first Black man to win a bodybuilder title. We will miss Mr. Chris Dickerson as a bodybuilder who became the first Black man to win the Mr. America title, in 1970. May the love and the special memory you shared and cherish with him show just how much your life was touched by him. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Chris Dickerson. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Chris Dickerson.

May my condolences bring your family consolation and peaceduring this painful time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus.

You didn't pave the way Black Americans to compete in pageants. You inspired everyone, race aside, to compete in bodybuilding. You were amazing. Thanks for the inspiration.

Your legacy for African Americans will live on.

Paved the way for African Americans to compete in pagents.

Thoughts and prayers of comfort to the family of Mr. Chris Dickerson at this difficult time. My condolences.

My condolences.

Chris,
You were an amazing guy and bodybuilding inspiration. It was my privilege to know you. Godspeed.

RIP Chris.

Goodnight, and Godspeed Chris. A true trailblazer....

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.

My sincerest condolences to the family may God continue to raise you up and fortify you during this time.

Thanks for the inspiration to exercise. Rest in Paradise

Chris made made marvelous accomplishments in his lifetime. People friends and family must be very proud and sad. I offer the family my deepest sympathy for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in the Great Comforter!

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.