Veg Strongman Dies at 104

Once called The World’s Strongest Man, Joe Rollino, a lifelong vegetarian, died Monday at the age of 104. While crossing the street near his home in Brooklyn, a minivan struck Rollino, who died in a hospital. The power lifter, once capable of raising 635 pounds with one finger, attributed his success to a meat-free diet. Even in his ripest years, Rollino’s mindful lifestyle allowed him to regularly hit the gym and display physical stamina and dexterity. At his 103rd birthday party, Rollino demonstrated his signature feat—bending a quarter in his mouth. “Mighty Joe” Rollino’s achievements and longevity are a testament to the power of a committed veg diet.