Obituary of Floyd Patterson

Floyd Patterson

Floyd Patterson (born January 4, 1935 in Waco, North Carolina) was a boxer who was best known for being the first professional boxer to hold the world heavyweight championship twice and for being the youngest boxer to win the title. Floyd died on May 11, 2006 and his death was because of prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. He died at age 71.

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Floyd Patterson Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Patterson, Floyd
Common Name: Floyd Patterson
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Waco, North Carolina, United States
Birth Date: January 04, 1935
Age: 71 (at death)
Also Known As: The Gentleman of Boxing
Occupation: Boxer

Religion: Catholic
Net Worth: $3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Scent: Versace Eros
Favorite Actor: Brie Larson

Floyd's Family Tree

Birth Name: Floyd Patterson
Father: Thomas Patterson (died 1972)
Mother: Annabelle Patterson
Spouse/Partner:

Sandra Hicks Patterson (married?-divorced 1969)
Janet Sequist (married 1965-2006, his death)

Daughter(s):

Tracy Harris Patterson
Jennifer Patterson
Janine Patterson

Death Notice:

Date: May 11 2006 at age 71
Place: New Paltz, New York, United States
Cause of Death: Prostate cancer (and Alzheimer’s disease)
Interment: Buried at New Paltz Rural Cemetery in New Paltz, New York

Category Tags:

Boxer American Born on January 4th Born in 1935 Born in North Carolina Died in 2006 Died at age 71 Died from Prostate cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Floyd Patterson was a world Champion boxer who would have died in a car accident if he was driving. (V)"

"Floyd Patterson's extraordinary life, marked by courage, determination, and resilience, will forever be remembered and honored by the world of boxing and beyond. (V)"

"Floyd Patterson had a long and successful professional life in the world of boxing, becoming the youngest heavyweight champion at the age of 21 and defending his title multiple times before eventually retiring. Unfortunately, his later years were marked by struggles with Alzheimer's disease, and he passed away surrounded by his loved ones. (V)"

Is Mr. Floyd Patterson still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.