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Kerry Von Erich was a professional wrestler and actor, born on February 3, 1960 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Death is recorded on February 18, 1993, at the age of 33. Awards on record include WWE Hall of Fame. The listed height was 191 cm.
My Take
Kerry Von Erich's story stays with me as one of wrestling's great heartbreaks. He had everything the business rewards: a 191-centimeter sculpted frame, a famous name, and raw charisma that made Texas crowds erupt. Yet his life reads like a warning about what the industry consumes. Wrestling on a hidden prosthetic foot after his motorcycle accident was both astonishing professionalism and a symptom of a family that never knew how to stop. Dead at 33, enshrined in the WWE Hall of Fame, he embodies the Von Erich paradox of maximum glory and maximum loss. I cannot watch his matches without feeling both awe and grief.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kerry Von Erich
- Name (Japanese)
- ケリー・フォン・エリック
- Reading
- けりー・ふぉん・えりっく
- Born
- February 3, 1960 – February 18, 1993
- Origin
- Niagara Falls, New York, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- professional wrestler / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- WWE Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kerry Von Erich born?
Born February 3, 1960.
When did Kerry Von Erich die?
Died February 18, 1993, aged 33.
Where was Kerry Von Erich from?
Kerry Von Erich was from Niagara Falls, New York, United States.
What did Kerry Von Erich do?
Kerry Von Erich worked as professional wrestler, actor.
How tall was Kerry Von Erich?
Kerry Von Erich was 191 cm.
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