{"id":16314,"date":"2026-03-25T07:46:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T07:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=16314"},"modified":"2026-03-25T07:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T07:46:05","slug":"bodybuilding-icon-lee-haney-needs-help-finding-kidney-donor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=16314","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilding Icon Lee Haney Needs Help Finding Kidney Donor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Lee Haney,<\/strong> a towering figure in the world of bodybuilding, is <a href=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/news\/jesse-eisenberg-kidney-donation-update\/\">reaching out for help<\/a> as he faces a <a href=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/news\/finnian-garbutt-hospice-terminal-cancer-update\/\">major health challenge. <\/a>The <strong>eight-time Mr. Olympia champio<\/strong>n revealed this week that he needs a kidney transplant and is now <a href=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/news\/amy-mcgorry-liver-donor-plea-health-battle\/\">hoping to find a living donor. <\/a><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>He shared the update directly with fans after speculation about his health began to circulate online.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bodybuilding-legend-reassures-fans-about-his-health\"><strong>Bodybuilding Legend Reassures Fans About His Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>\u201cI am alive and well,\u201d Haney said. \u201cIt\u2019s appalling to see how fast rumors can spread. Yes, I am in need of a living kidney donor as communicated by my two awesome children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the seriousness of the situation, Haney made it clear he is staying strong and focused.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of you have sent prayers my way, and I appreciate them deeply. My approach is to be proactive as I face this current challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>He added another message to ease concern, emphasizing that he remains active.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you all for being genuinely concerned,\u201d Haney said. \u201cI am still well and fully functional. I\u2019m not needed in heaven at the time\ud83d\ude4f\ud83c\udffd\u2764\ufe0f\ud83e\udef5\ud83c\udffd.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lee-haney-says-he-knew-for-decades-a-kidney-transplant-would-be-needed\"><strong>Lee Haney Says He Knew for Decades a Kidney Transplant Would Be Needed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>Haney\u2019s children shared that he has known for years that a transplant would eventually be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c26 years ago, I was told I would eventually need a kidney transplant,\u201d Haney said. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>\u201cThrough faith, proper nutrition, and exercise, I was blessed to delay that for many years. Now, my kidney is failing, and I\u2019m prayerfully hoping to find a living donor.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>He also expressed gratitude for the support surrounding him, noting the importance of family during this time.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-legacy-of-a-champion-beyond-the-stage\"><strong>Legacy of a Champion Beyond the Stage<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<p>Haney is widely considered one of the greatest bodybuilders in the sport\u2019s history. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox26houston.com\/news\/bodybuilding-legend-lee-haney-needs-kidney-transplant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to a report from Fox<\/a>, he shares the record for the most <strong>Mr. Olympia titles with Ronnie Coleman<\/strong>, with eight wins each, surpassing <strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger\u2019s seven.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Though retired from competition, Haney remains active in the fitness community and continues to host the annual Lee Haney Games in the Atlanta area.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"\/>\n<p>He was inducted into the <strong>International Sports Hall of Fame in 2014 <\/strong>and later served as chairman of the President\u2019s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under President Bill Clinton.<\/p>\n<p>As he faces this next chapter, Haney continues to lean on faith, family, and the support around him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you for your prayers, love, and support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/entertainmentnow.com\/news\/lee-haney-kidney-donor-health-battle-update\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lee Haney, a towering figure in the world of bodybuilding, is reaching out for help as he faces a major health challenge. 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