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Kerry Von Erich
American professional wrestler (1960–1993)
| Kerry Von Erich | |
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Von Erich, c. 1987 | |
| Birth name | Kerry Gene Adkisson |
| Born | (1960-02-03)February 3, 1960 Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 18, 1993(1993-02-18) (aged 33) Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Suicide by gunshot |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Murray (m. ; div. ) |
| Children | 2, including Lacey Von Erich |
| Family | Von Erich |
| Ring name(s) | Cosmic Cowboy #2 Kerry Von Erich[1] Texas Tornado[2][1] |
| Billed height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)[3] |
| Billed weight | 254 lb (115 kg)[3] |
| Billed from | Denton, Texas, U.S.[3] |
| Trained by | Fritz Von Erich[2] |
| Debut | May 7, 1978[2][4] |
Kerry Gene Adkisson (February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993), better known by his ring nameKerry Von Erich, was an American professi
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How Kerry Von Erich Lost His Leg In The Iron Claw
WARNING: This article contains mentions of suicide.
Summary
- The Iron Claw is a heartbreaking biopic about the Von Erich family and their struggles in the wrestling industry.
- Kerry Von Erich's successful wrestling career was overshadowed bygd personal struggles, including a tragic accident that resulted in the amputation of his leg.
- Despite his challenges, Kerry continued to wrestle with a prosthetic leg, but his mental health and drug addiction eventually led to his untimely death.
The 2023 biopic The Iron Claw offered a startling and heartbreaking insight into one of wrestling's most iconic families and examines the different hardships and tragedies each faced in life - including the loss of Kerry's leg. Starring Zac Efron, the movie tells the story of the Von Erich family and their impact on the wrestling industry. The movie has been described as a remarkable interpretation of how Fritz Von Erich establish • The tragedy of the Von Erich brothers is one of the most harrowing stories in wrestling history. Ever since they were children, death lingered around Kevin and his brothers; it started with the death of Fritz’s eldest son, Jackie, in 1959. David Von Erich passed away from acute enteritis in 1984, right when David was on the precipice of becoming a global star in the business. Perhaps the most tragic wrestling family, here are a few things that fans should know about the Von Erichs. After the loss of David, the How A Motorcycle Accident Ruined Kerry Von Erich's Wrestling Career
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13 Things Fans Should Know About The Von Erich Family