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David Von Erich
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Overview
Born
July 22
,
1958
·
Dallas, Texas, USA
Died
February 9
,
1984
·
Tokyo, Japan
(acute enteritis)
Birth name
David Allen Adkisson
Nickname
Yellow Rose of Texas
Height
6′ 6¾″ (2.00 m)
Mini Bio
David Von Erich was born on July 22, 1958 in Dallas, Texas, USA. He was an actor, known for
World Class Championship Wrestling (1972)
and
World Class Championship Wrestling: Star Wars (1981)
. He was married to Patricia A. Matter and Candy L. McLeod. He died on February 9, 1984 in Tokyo, Japan.
Family
Spouses
Patricia A. Matter
(June 8, 1982 - February 10, 1984) (his death)
Candy L. McLeod
(June 26, 1978 - July 12, 1979) (divorced, 1 child)
Parents
Fritz Von Erich
Doris Adkisson
Relatives
Mike Von Erich
(Sibling)
Chris Von Erich
(Sibling)
Kerry Von Erich
(Sibling)
Kevin Von Erich
(Sibling)
Marshall Von Erich
(Niece or Nephew)
Trademarks
The Iron Claw
Trivia
Professional wrestler
Son of pro wrestler Fritz VonErich, and brother of Kerry & Kevin VonErich
1978 Wrestling Rookie of the Year, 2nd runner-up.
Received the 1984 PWI Editor's Award.
WWE Hall of Famer.
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