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  1. Christopher Barton Adkisson (September 30, 1969 – September 12, 1991) was an American professional wrestler, best known under the ring name Chris Von Erich of the Von Erich family.

  2. Feb 15, 2024 · Chris Von Erich was the youngest son of wrestling legend Fritz Von Erich and a professional wrestler himself. He faced depression, drug addiction, and family tragedies before taking his own life in 1991 at 21.

  3. Dec 20, 2023 · The Iron Claw is a movie based on the true story of the Von Erich family, pro wrestlers who faced many tragedies in the '80s. Chris Von Erich, the youngest brother, is not included in the film, as the director merged his role with his next-youngest brother, Mike.

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  4. Nov 9, 2023 · 'The Iron Claw' director Sean Durkin explains why he chose to focus his film on four of the six Von Erich brothers, excluding youngest brother Chris Von Erich.

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  5. Jan 12, 2023 · Learn about the rise and fall of the Von Erich family, a legendary wrestling clan that produced stars like Fritz, Kevin, Kerry and David. Discover how they achieved success, fame and fortune, but also faced heartbreak, addiction and death.

  6. Dec 24, 2023 · Chris fell into a deep depression following the death of his brother Mike, and died by suicide in 1991, at the age of 21, continuing the Von Erich legacy of tragedy.

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  8. Dec 22, 2023 · On September 12, 1991, Chris Von Erich, the smallest of the family, shot himself in the head in a remote area of the family ranch.

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