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 ...

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.