Aptos resident Dave Draper, an iconic, world-class bodybuilder who owned World Gyms in Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 79.

Bodybuilding legend Dave Draper died on Tuesday morning at the age of 79, his family confirmed in a post to social media. Draper’s wife, Laree, shared the devastating news on Facebook on Tuesday ...

Dave Draper, the sinewy former Mr. Universe known as "the Blond Bomber," who inspired a generation of bodybuilders including Arnold Schwarzenegger, has died. He was 79. His wife Laree Draper wrote ...

Dave Draper, a popular bodybuilder of the 1960s who won three major titles before dropping out of competition at age 28, died on Nov. 30 at his home in Aptos, Calif., near Santa Cruz. He was 79.

Aptos resident Dave Draper, an iconic, world-class bodybuilder who owned World Gyms in Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 79.

Aptos resident Dave Draper, an iconic, world-class bodybuilder who owned World Gyms in Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley, died on Tuesday morning at the age of 79.