Akinwale Arobieke, the infamous Liverpool bodybuilder known locally as 'Purple Aki,' has died at the age of 64. His death, confirmed by Merseyside Police, marks the end of a life steeped in controversy, notoriety, and legal battles over his obsessive fixation with male musculature.
Arobieke was found unresponsive at his home on Devonshire Road in the Toxteth area of Liverpool on the evening of Tuesday, 26 August 2025. Emergency services were called at approximately 8.30 pm, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have stated that his death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file has been prepared for the coroner.
