Chris Champion – Cause of Death, Age, Date, and Facts
The wrestler Chris Champion passed away at age 57, this age of death has to be considered premature. What was the cause of death? Below is all you want to know regarding the death of Chris Champion and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
Professional wrestler who has also wrestled under ring names like Yoshi Kwan, Dennis Smith and The Karate Kid. He is best for his time in World Championship Wrestling, where he famously competed against wrestlers like Cactus Jack.
He began wrestling as Dennis Smith in 1984 and changed his ring name to Chris Champion after joining Florida Championship Wrestling in 1986.
He has won tag team titles in promotions like Championship Wrestling Association, Florida Championship Wrestling and Southern Wrestling Federation.
He was born Christopher Ashford-Smith. His brother is fellow professional wrestler Mark Starr.
He famously lost to Mick Foley at WCW’s 1993 Fall Brawl.
How did Chris Champion die?
Chris Champion's death was caused by stroke.
Champion died on August 22, 2018, at the age of 57. According to Ringsidenews.com and fellow friend Wolfie D, it is rumored that Champion’s death was caused by another stroke. A YouTube user claiming to be Champion’s daughter verified this, saying he suffered multiple strokes during his final days.| Cause of death | Stroke |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 57 years |
| Profession | Wrestler |
| Birthday | N/A |
| Death date | August 22, 2018 |
| Place of death | Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
