News RIP Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (Confirmed / Updated)

[italiamusica]

Jesus, this is fucked up. Only 38? What the fuck happened?

 

[TankAbbott4Eva]

Hespect to Johnson, RIP

 

[infamous styles]

Rip rumble.

 

[Pancake Sprawl]

It's scary how amazing athletes can fade young all the same as a result of disease.

Goes to show the vulnerability of the organism, despite genetic and athletic ability.

i always wondered about this stuff. i grew up with 2 brothers who ended up winning 3 super bowls between them. but one of them, the one who actually won 2 super bowls had to retire due to kidney problems. the other brother retired to give his sick brother a kidney. they had a younger brother die from an apparent heart attack at like 22 yrs old and a sister who is now in her 20s who had a scholarship for volleyball now on dialysis.

when i was younger i always thought having good genes meant you're superior in athletics, but since seeing so many athletes get sick, i think people who never get sick are the ones who have good genes.

 

[Strijfy]

That, and looking at everyone that lives very long lives (like past 90) are generally very small in stature.

Makes ya wonder if being big is more of a curse than a blessing.



By the way, it hasn't been mentioned in the heavies but Kevin Conroy, the iconic voice of Batman for over 30 years, also passed away two days ago. 66 years old. I guarantee Rumble also watched the 90s Batman Animated Series as a kid.



R.I.P. to two legends, of their own respected crafts.

you might be right there regarding size. Large dog breeds generally dont live no where near as a long as the small breeds.

 

[Kryptt]

 

[Strijfy]

RIP Rumble

 

[xn7]

rip anthony, was a pleasure to have you around.

 

[Count Zero]

RIP Rumble

 

[cheesus]

Man that's horrible, he will forever be remembered as one of the most terrifying figures the sport has ever seen. RIP Rumble.

 

[BabyBlue_Bomber]

Wow.

He was a year older than me, but that is still so young to go. Especially since he has always looked so strong, even at 170.

RIP

 

[GreatSaintGuillotine]

Rest in peace. Man was one of my favorites LHWs of all time. Its crazy to think he's gone.

 

[AndrewSUFC]

Awful news. Monstrous puncher, always fun to watch. Way too young.

 

[Mark Hunts FIST]

It’s later than you think.

RIP

 

[azhiker]

A damn shame. RIP Brotha.

 

[Terry Noonan]

Damn. Dude was a gamer.

 

[StocktonMuhfuh]

Got kinda teary eyed gathering these.

 

[MMASpeculator]

Holy shit. 38.. so sad

 

[The Hash Slinging Slasher]

Damn, I wasn’t even aware he was sick. RIP big guy, thanks for the entertainment over the years. Sending prayers to his friends and family.

 

[Lax617]

RIP Rumble.