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Yokozuna

American professional wrestler (1966-2000).

Born October 2nd, 1966 in San Francisco.

Died October 23rd, 2000 at 34 years old in Liverpool (pulmonary edema).

Occupations
actor, amateur wrestler, professional wrestler

Yokozuna, the legendary sumo wrestler, passed away on October 23, 2000, at the age of 34. Born in Kawagoe, Japan, the legendary sumo wrestler quickly rose to fame for his immense size and strength. During his career he won multiple championships and tournaments, and even wrestled against some of the biggest names in the sport. He became the first non-Japanese champion in modern sumo when he won the coveted Emperor’s Cup in 1992. Yokozuna was an iconic figure in the world of sumo wrestling, and his influence will resonate for generations to come. He made an invaluable contribution to the sport of sumo wrestling, paving the way for future champions and showing the world the power and potential of sumo wrestling. He will be deeply missed by fans and colleagues alike.

To the most trivial actions, attach the devotion and mindfulness of a hundred monks. To matters of life and death, attach a sense of humor. Zhuangzi