Doug Brignole
Doug Brignole was an American bodybuilder and author. He died in October 2022 at the age of 63.1)
History
COVID-19
On April 4, 2021, Brignole was injected with a first dose of Moderna's mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-through vaccination site.2)
At some point in late 2021, Brignole wrote on Facebook in support of the COVID-19 vaccines:
“I have enough confidence in the vaccine, based on my research, to get it done. Those of you who think the vaccine kills people can use me as a test. If I die, you were right. If I don’t die, and have no ill effects, you were wrong, and should admit it (at least to yourselves). Better yet, you should admit that you were misled, and tell the world who misled you, so other people can benefit by avoiding those fearmongers.”3)
Death
Brignole died on October 14, 2022 at the age of 63.4) His cause of death was not immediately revealed, but was speculated to have been caused by an adverse event associated with his COVID-19 vaccination.5)
See also
1)
Lena, T. (2022, October 19). “I have enough confidence in the vaccine to get it done. Those who think the vaccine kills people can use me as a test.” Rest in peace, Doug Brignole! Substack. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020203811/https://tessa.substack.com/p/i-have-enough-confidence-in-the-vaccine?publication_id=10350&post_id=79506280&isFreemail=true
2)
Brignole, D. (2021, April 4). I’m vaccinated ! Well, the first of two. Let’s get this done so we can get back to traveling, going to concerts, and having fun. My vaccine was yesterday, and I had no problem with it. My deltoid was a bit sore, but otherwise fine. We’re all in this together, so let’s do our share to beat it. Facebook. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020203112/https://www.facebook.com/doug.brignole.7/posts/10157515946346268
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Vaxxed Bodybuilding Icon Doug Brignole to Anti-Vaxxers: “If I Die, You Were Right.” You Know the Ending. (2022, October 18). Adverse Reaction Report. https://web.archive.org/web/20221020204508/https://adversereactionreport.com/injuries/vaxxed-bodybuilding-icon-doug-brignole-to-anti-vaxxers-if-i-die-you-were-right-you-know-the-ending/
4)
Carnegie, A. (2022, October 14). Bodybuilding Icon Doug Brignole Passes Away At 63. Fitness Volt. https://archive.ph/z3LMk
5)
Hoft, J. (2022, October 15). “Those of You Who Think the Vaccine Kills People Can Use Me as a Test” - Bodybuilding Icon and Author Doug Brignole Passes Away At 63. The Gateway Pundit. https://archive.ph/ZPgbh