{"id":16161,"date":"2026-03-23T15:06:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=16161"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:06:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:06:00","slug":"8x-mr-olympia-legend-lee-haney-reveals-his-kidney-is-failing-hopes-to-find-a-living-donor-for-a-transplant-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=16161","title":{"rendered":"8x Mr. Olympia Legend Lee Haney Reveals His Kidney Is Failing, Hopes to Find a Living Donor for a Transplant \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Bodybuilding icon Lee Haney<\/a> faces a tough road ahead. On March 22, 2026, he revealed that one of his kidneys was failing and asked for help finding a living donor.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to Haney, he was told 26 years ago that he would need a kidney transplant. He avoided the procedure thanks to healthy living<\/a>, but the issue recently resurfaced. As a result, his family has taken to social media in hopes of helping the bodybuilding great.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Through the 1980s and early \u201990s, Haney was a dominant force in the Men\u2019s Open class. He achieved a record eight Mr. Olympia<\/a> titles (tied with Ronnie Coleman<\/a>), besting elite-caliber talent like Tom Platz, Rich Gaspari, and Lee Labrada<\/a>. While he\u2019s remained in great health post-bodybuilding, it looks like Haney could use a helping hand as he navigates the next chapter of his life.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Lee Haney Reveals He Needs a Kidney Transplant: \u2018Hoping to Find a Living Donor\u2019 \u00a0<\/h2>\n

In the post, Haney confirmed that he needs a kidney transplant and hopes to find a living donor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201c26 years ago I was told I would eventually need a kidney transplant. Through faith, proper nutrition, and exercise, I was blessed to delay it for many years. Now my kidney is failing, and I\u2019m prayerfully hoping to find a living donor.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cMy wife of 43 years and our 7 grandchildren would be forever grateful. If you feel led to help, please scan the QR code for more information. All donor testing and transplant costs are covered.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

His son also shared a post, asking the public for help:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cFirst time sharing this\u2014my dad needs a kidney donor. Please keep him in your prayers and share if you can.<\/p>\n

He is a Blessing to so many others and breathes life into all he does.\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffe\ud83d\udda4 There is more work to do.<\/p>\n

#DonateLife #LivingDonor #KidneyDonor #ShareLife #Faith Hope\u201d Lee Haney\u2019s son shared<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Haney\u2019s influence over the sport has been immense, which prompted athletes and fans to rally on his behalf:\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201c\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd Prayers do come true \ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffd\ud83e\udd70\u201d Shawn Ray shared.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cLee sending you positive energy\u201d Robby Robinson added.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201c\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u201d Dennis James commented.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone saying \u201cpraying for your dad\u201d no one asking what his blood type is. I\u2019ll give Lee Haney a Kidney, let\u2019s go!!\u201d one fan wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Haney hasn\u2019t been the only bodybuilding star to require a kidney transplant. Flex Wheeler, a four-time Arnold Classic champion, suffered a car accident and was diagnosed with a hereditary kidney disease. He received a kidney transplant in 2003, but it started failing years later. The bodybuilding community had his best interests; Guy Cisternino offered Wheeler one of his kidneys<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Through the years, Haney has always been a positive force, helping up-and-coming athletes find their own in the IFBB Pro League. As one of the most selfless and respected Olympia champions of all time, our team at Fitness Volt<\/em> hopes he finds a suitable donor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Fouad Abiad Updates Flex Lewis on Kidney Damage: \u2018I Don\u2019t Want to End Up On Dialysis When I\u2019m 55\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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