Is Gene LeBell Still Alive or Dead?

American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler, Gene LeBell, has passed away at the age of 89.

LeBell, who is Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling” is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts.

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Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, United States, LeBell worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows and authored 12 books.

Gene LeBell
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The United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) promoted him to 9th Dan in jujitsu and taihojutsu in the year 2000.

The World Martial Arts Masters Association promoted LeBell to 10th Degree on August 7, 2004, and he was promoted to 9th Dan in Traditional Judo by the USJJF in February 2005.

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LeBell served as an inspiration for the character of Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

Is Gene LeBell Still Alive or Dead?

Gene LeBell is no more alive, he died on August 9, 2022, at the age of 89.

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Although the cause of his death has not been confirmed yet, he could have died from natural causes.

Source: Kingaziz.com

Source: Kingaziz.com