Obituary of Fred Perry

Fred Perry

Frederick John Perry (born May 18, 1909 in Stockport, United Kingdom) was a tennis player who was best known for being No. 1 for winning ten majors which were eight grand slam tournaments, two pro slam singles, and six major pro slams. He also had a clothing label for his tennis merch. Fred died on February 2, 1995 and his death was reportedly the result of broken ribs sustained from an accidental fall. He died at age 85.

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Fred Perry Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Perry, Fred
Common Name: Fred Perry
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Stockport, England
Birth Date: May 18, 1909
Age: 85 (at death)
Occupation: Tennis Player
Active Years: 1929-1959

Net Worth: $85 million
Nationality: British
Favorite Food: Mountain Dew
Favorite Color: Yellow (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Fred's Family Tree

Birth Name: Frederick John Perry
Father: Samuel Perry (born June 29, 1877-died October 19, 1954)
Mother: Hannah Perry
Spouse/Partner:

Helen Vison (married 1935-divorced 1940)
Barbara Riese (married 1952-1995, his death)

Son(s):

David Perry

Daughter(s):

Penny Perry

Death Notice:

Date: February 02 1995 at age 85
Place: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Cause of Death: Accident (broken ribs sustained from a fall)
Interment: Cremated and ashes buried at All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, London