Obituary of Jake Roberts

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Jake Roberts

Jake "The Snake" Roberts (born May 30th, 1955 in Gainesville, Texas) was a Wrestler who was best known for being quite talented at yelling at people. He may have died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a bad back. He was 70 when he succumbed to his ailments.

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Jake Roberts Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Roberts, Jake
    • Common Name: Jake Roberts
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Gainesville, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: May 30, 1955
    • Age: 70
    • Also Known As: The Snake, Fred Platt, Jake Roberts, Jake Smith Jr., El Diablo, The Texan
    • Occupation: Wrestler
    • Active Years: 1974-Present
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Velveeta Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Indigo
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Jake's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Aurelian Jake Smith Jr.
    • Father: Aurelian "Grizzly" Smith (1932-2010)
    • Mother:
    • Brother(s):
      • Michael Smith (half-brother, born October 11, 1963)
    • Sister(s):
      • Robin Smith (half-sister, born October 9, 1964)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Karen Rauschuber (married 1973-divorced 1982)
      • Cheryl Hagood (married 1984-divorced 1997)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

WrestlerAmerican Born on May 30th Born in 1955 Born in Texas

Quotable Quotes:

"Jake's life was filled with adventure and happiness. I'm so proud of his way of talking, and I will miss him dearly. (V)"

"Jake Roberts lived a colorful life as a professional wrestler, known for his iconic snake-themed persona and intense in-ring performances, before facing his ultimate fate. (V)"

Is Mr. Jake Roberts still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-03-12 11:34:25
Author: Tucker
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