Gene LeBell Family: Wife, Children, Grandchildren, Siblings, Parents

Gene LeBell and son David LeBell

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. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles, … Read more

Gene LeBell Grandchildren: Jimmy James LeBell, Nicholas Pandis, Aleksander Pandis, Daniel Gene LeBell

Gene LeBell

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. Born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles, … Read more