Obituary of Big John Studd

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Big John Studd

John William Minton aka Big John Studd (born February 19, 1948 in Butler, Pennsylvania) was a wrestler and film actor who was best known for his appearances when World Wide Wrestling Federation in the 1970s and 1980s. John died on March 20, 1995 and his death was because of Hodgkin’s disease and liver cancer. He died vary young at age 47.

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Big John Studd Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Minton, John
    • Common Name: Big John Studd
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
    • Birth Date: February 19, 1948
    • Age: 47 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Big John Studd, Captain America
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1972-1993
    • Net Worth: $115 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ritz crackers
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Kate Winslet

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John William Minton
    • Father:
    • Mother: Helen Hayden (1923-2009)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Donna Conklin (married 1978-1995, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Minton Jr.
      • Sean Minton (born October 8, 1990)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jannelle Minton

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 20 1995 at age 47
  • Place: Burke, Virginia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (Hodgkin’s disease and liver)
  • Interment: Buried at Saxonburg Memorial Church Cemetery in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania

Category Tags:

WrestlerFilm Actor American Born on February 19th Born in 1948 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 1995 Died at age 47 Died from Cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"John Minton was a talented artist who left a lasting impact in the world with his stunning works, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations. (V)"

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