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“I’m Gutted… I’m Truly Gutted” – Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Son Patrick Shriver Joins Ex-UFC Star & Fans in Mourning Eric Fleishman

Published 11/29/2022, 8:45 AM EST

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The world was yet to move on from the loss of Anthony Johnson. The news of Fleishman’s passing stirred up another sorrowful storm. The celebrity trainer unexpectedly passed away on 24th November. The fans joined the former MMA fighter, Uriah Hall, as he mourned for the loss of a great trainer.

The netizens have continued the shower of love and tributes for both, ‘Rumble’ and Eric Fleishman. Recently, the UFC middleweight contender, Uriah ‘Prime Time’ Hall, shared some photographs of Fleishman and Johnson on his Instagram. Undeniably, the post received love as the saddened fans took to the comments section. 

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Fans and Uriah Hall mourn Eric Fleishman

Recently, the Jamaican-American fighter, Uriah Hall, worded his sorrow at the passing of the famed celebrity trainer. Hall shared a few pictures of Fleishman and Anthony Johnson, and wrote, “i’m gutted ..I’m truly gutted I will miss your light brother.” The world was still grieving for Johnson when the news of Fleishman’s passing shook the tears once again. 

 

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Without a doubt, fans began pouring tributes to the renowned fitness trainer. The American actor, Will Yun Lee, wrote, “What a light this man was.” James Gregory Vaughan, star of the TV series, ‘Charmed’, wrote, “Such an incredible person! Gone way to soon! Eric & I worked out together back in LA for a couple years with our entourage! Sorry brotha.”

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Here’s what people had to say:

  • Damn, very sorry for your loss brotha!! F**k, and that pic with him and Rumble too!!! 😢😢😢 rip to both warriors
  • He just posted about Anthony and now he’s gone…. Life is too short . Have to enjoy everyday best we can
  • Sucks. Sorry to hear this. 😢
  • That slide had me in tears
  • Sorry brother – legend
  • Same here bro 😔 we had a really nice gathering for him at the gym today. He touched so many people’s lives with his light and positivity. There’ll never be another @ericthetrainer

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, was one of many who trained under Fleishman. As he got to know of his trainer’s passing, Schwarzenegger tweeted, “Rip Eric. Great trainer & great human.” He is just amongst many who mourn Fleishman.

Eric Fleishman: The Trainer

Nicknamed ‘Eric The Trainer’, Fleishman died at 53, on the day of Thanksgiving. He served as a personal trainer to giants like Jason Priestly, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and even guys from the ‘Fall Out Boy’ and ‘Journey’. 

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Fleishman’s wife Alysia disclosed the news of her husband’s passing on Instagram. Although the reason behind the unexpected demise is still unknown, the fans and friends are indeed heartbroken at the news. 

The famed trainer was bullied for being skinny. However, he turned that into his lifestyle as he became one of the well-known and appreciated fitness enthusiasts. He earned the title, ‘Eric The Trainer’ through hard work and determination. 

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The loss is indeed devastating and heartbreaking. Fleishman’s will never be forgotten. The legacy he created is in fact, immortal.

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Krushna Prasad Pattnaik

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Krushna Pattnaik is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. Coming from a pharmaceutical background with a master's degree in the same and multiple scientific publications, his passion for combat sports and writing brought him to EssentiallySports, where both of his passions met in a beautiful collaboration. He is an instrumentalist and has a profound love for books.
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