Legendary bodybuilder Lee Haney is asking fans for help -- the eight-time Mr. Olympia champion says he needs a living kidney donor.

Despite the serious health issue, Haney says he's doing well.

The 66-year-old opened up on social media on Tuesday, after rumors began circulating that Lee was very ill ... following a post from his children that referenced the need for the organ.

"I am alive and well," Haney said, "It’s appalling to see how fast rumors can spread. Yes, I am in need of a living kidney donor as communicated by my two awesome children."



"Many of you have sent prayers my way, and I appreciate them deeply. My approach is to be proactive as I face this current challenge."

According to Haney's kids, Lee knew for almost three decades that he would eventually need a kidney transplant.

"Thank you all for being genuinely concerned," Haney said, "I am still well and fully functional. I’m not needed in heaven at the time🙏🏽❤️🫵🏽."

Haney is widely considered one of the greatest bodybuilders ever, sharing the record for most Mr. Olympia titles (8) with Ronnie Coleman.

The 5'11" bodybuilder earned numerous other awards during his amazing career ... and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame in 2014.

Haney was also named chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports under President Bill Clinton.

Begging for a kidney after years of drug abuse lol

Bodybuilding is gay. He should have just hiked instead

People always said that he did the right way and didn't let his body get destroyed by drug use. I guess not

You gotta pay the toll.

Of course he did...


And here's why!

Being a dick about his predicament is pure pleb. Met him at the 2000 Olympia, a real humble gentleman.

That would suck but I guess it's a known risk of cell tech abuse

That’s the first thing that came to mind.

Actually I’d be happy to help him out if he’s ok with doing a penor swap while the surgeons are at it. I should see if we’re a match srs

He's a great guy and his longevity while staying in the shape he's in would suggest he's never gone stupid with drug use

Surprisingly Dorian Yates, Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler, Lee Priest, Kevin Levrone, Shawn Ray etc are doing well

The guys who went to extremes are either dead or on their way out, and the current crop of Mr O competitors will likely follow shortly, starting with serious health issues manifesting within the next decade.

This is why you dont do steroids if you're not competing or a professional. Taking steroins in the pursuit of aesthetics as a regular person is incredibly short sighted and stupid with all the inherent risks it carries.