Lisa Lyon, bodybuilding pioneer and inspiration for Marvel’s...

Bodybuilding legend turned Playboy star who inspired Marvel character dies

Lisa Lyon, the first female bodybuilder to pose for Playboy and winner of the International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship, has sadly passed away

Lisa Lyon, bodybuilding pioneer and inspiration for Marvel’s...

Lisa Lyon, a leading professional women's bodybuilder and the inspiration behind Marvel's character Elektra, has died at age 70.

Lisa Lyon: Bodybuilding pioneer who inspired Marvel's Elektra dies at 70 after battling stomach cancer

Lisa Lyon: Bodybuilding pioneer who inspired Marvel's Elektra dies at 70 after battling stomach cancer SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA: Women's bodybuilding pioneer Lisa Lyon died on September 8, Friday, at 70 following a battle with stomach cancer as reported by TMZ. Lyon's close friend and her family told the outlet that she died at her San Fernando Valley home. Lyon was under hospice care at the time of death. Lyon's grave condition was rev…

Lisa Lyon dead at age 70: Female bodybuilder who posed for Playboy & inspired Marvel character dies after cancer battle

LEGENDARY women’s professional bodybuilder Lisa Lyon has reportedly died. The 70-year-old iconic figure in the weightlifting community won the first International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman’s World Pro Bodybuilding Championship in 1980. Lisa Lyon has died at the age of 70Getty GettyLisa Lyon posed for Playboy in 1980[/caption] GettyLyon won the first International Federation of Bodybuilders Woman’s World Pro Bodybuilding Championship[/capt…