The Tragic Mythology of a Bodybuilding Icon The rise and fall of Aziz Shavershian, aka Zyzz, serves as a poignant reminder that fame can be fleeting and often built on false premises.
A new documentary has shed light on the circumstances surrounding his sudden death at 22, but what's striking is how his legend has endured – and warped.
Zyzz's online presence was a perfect storm of bodybuilding bravado, internet naivety, and the nascent days of social media.