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WWE legend who wrestled Hulk Hogan & Andre the Giant dies aged 76

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The retired pro wrestler reportedly lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital
The retired pro wrestler reportedly lost consciousness and was rushed to hospital

A WWE legend who wrestled Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant has died aged 76.

Masashi Ozawa, also known as Killer Khan, passed away shortly after 10pm on Saturday reportedly due to a ruptured artery.

WWE wrestler Killer Khan, pictured left, has died aged 76 eiqrtiuqieprw
WWE wrestler Killer Khan, pictured left, has died aged 76Credit: WWE
Real name Masashi Ozawa, the pro wrestler died reportedly due to a ruptured artery
Real name Masashi Ozawa, the pro wrestler died reportedly due to a ruptured artery
Khan (centre) and Hogan (right) remained good pals off the ring
Khan (centre) and Hogan (right) remained good pals off the ringCredit: X

Ozawa lost consciousness at the counter of Kanchan's Jinjo Sakaba in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, and was rushed to hospital, local media reported.

The Japanese legend, native of Niigata Prefecture, turned to professional wrestling in 1971.

He competed against fellow WWE legends Andre the Giant and the "Superman" Hulk Hogan, and was active as a main eventer in Japan and the United States.

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Ozawa retired in 1987 and opened his business Izakaya Kanchan' in Shinjuku Ward, which closed in 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The retired wrestler had also made his debut as a singer in 2005 with Furusato Makaka (Japan Crown), and released songs such as Shinjuku Sanhyakugoya.

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Khan was a success in Japan and the United States
Khan was a success in Japan and the United States

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