Japan wrestling legend and former lawmaker Antonio Inoki dies at 79
- Advertisement -
Flamboyant Japanese professional wrestler turned politician Antonio Inoki died Saturday at the age of 79, according to a company he founded.
His death, which public broadcaster NHK said was from heart failure, brought to an end a varied life in the public eye, during which Inoki fought Muhammad Ali, fostered close personal ties with North Korea, and helped free hostages in Iraq.
In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.
By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.
Read More: Japan wrestling legend and former lawmaker Antonio Inoki dies at 79 2022-10-01 06:08:18