Johnny Perry

Johnny Perry (October 24, 1972 – November 21, 2002) was a professional strongman competitor and professional wrestler[1] from Zebulon, North Carolina, USA. Perry finished fourth in the 2002 World's Strongest Man competition.[2]

Johnny Perry
Born(1972-10-24)October 24, 1972
DiedNovember 21, 2002(2002-11-21) (aged 30)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationStrongman
Years active2000-2002 (his death)
Height196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Competition record
Strongman
Representing  United States
World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2000 World's Strongest Man
Qualified 2001 World's Strongest Man
4th 2002 World's Strongest Man
America's Strongest Man
2nd 2002

Death

A few months after the 2002 World's Strongest Man Championship, Perry died abruptly on November 21, 2002, from heart failure due to enormous size caused by steroid use. He was ranked fourth in the world by the International Federation of Strength Athletes at the time of his death.[3]

References

  1. "Former Pro Wrestler, Strongest Man Competitor Found Dead". WRAL-TV. November 22, 2002. Retrieved December 23, 2019.
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-08-18. Retrieved 2007-08-01.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. https://articles.latimes.com/2003/mar/30/news/adna-strongman23
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