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Rocky Johnson

Canadian professional wrestler (1944-2020).

Born August 24th, 1944 in Amherst.

Died January 15th, 2020 at 75 years old in Lutz (pulmonary embolism). [ref]

Occupations
professional wrestler
Wikipedia

Rocky Johnson passed away on January 15, 2020 at the age of 75. Rocky Johnson was a professional wrestler and actor, best known for his collaborations with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where he was part of the first ever Black tag team to win a World Tag Team Championship. After his retirement from professional wrestling, Johnson worked as an actor and stuntman in film and television. In 2008, Johnson was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame as a part of the Wild Samoans tag team. He was known for his philanthropy, having supported numerous charities throughout his life. He is survived by his wife and his children, all of whom he was very proud of. He will be remembered for his contributions to the world of professional wrestling and entertainment.

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