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Death. Rude was found unconscious by his wife and died on the morning of April 20, 1999, at the age of 40 when he suffered from heart failure. An autopsy report showed he died from an overdose of "mixed medications". At the time of his death, Rude was in training for a return to the ring.
4 days ago · As Rick Rude was training to return to the ring, an unexpected yet sad turn of events changed everything. On April 20, 1999, Rick Rude was discovered by his wife as he died that morning. His death resulted from heart failure at 40 years of age. According to the autopsy, Rude passed away because of an overdose of mixed medication.
Nov 16, 2020 · So, what killed “Ravishing” Rick Rude? Approximately a month after departing WCW, Rick Rude was found unconscious by his wife and was pronounced dead on April 20, 1999, at the age of 40 due to heart failure. An autopsy later revealed that he’d died due to an overdose of mixed medications. It was believed that at the time of Rick Rude’s ...
Apr 1, 2017 · So how did the WWE legend die? Rick Rude died on April 20th, 1999 at the age of 40; his cause of death was found to be heart failure. It is believed that Rude’s death may have been caused by...
Oct 20, 2015 · An autopsy was done to determine caused Rick Rude’s death. The cause of death was listed as heart failure. Because there was empty prescription bottles found in his home, it’s widely discussed that Rude’s heart failure was due to a drug overdose, though this hasn’t been confirmed publicly.
Jun 13, 2023 · The Death of Rick Rude. On April 20th, 1999, Richard Erwin Rood passed away. He was just 40 years old and left behind a wife and three young children. According to his autopsy report, he died in bed at his home in Fulton County, Georgia.
The cause of death may have been an overdose of Gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and steroids. An autopsy report showed he died from an overdose of "mixed medications." Rude testified in 1994 that he had used anabolic steroids to alleviate pain in his joints and increase muscle mass.
Apr 21, 1999 · According to a source at World Championship Wrestling, former wrestling superstar – commentator and manager “Ravishing” Rick Rude (Richard Rood) has died at the age of 41. Reports say Rude died on Tuesday but the details surrounding his death remain unknown at press time.
Died - April 20, 1999 (aged 40), Alpharetta, Georgia, U.S. Cause of death - Accidental overdose. Alma mater - Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Spouses - Cheryl Holler (m. 1976; div. 1982), Michelle Rood (m. 1988) Children - 3. Ring names - Rick Rude, Ricky Rood, The WCW Phantom. Billed height - 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Apr 20, 2016 · The official cause of death is heart failure. Rick Rude was known as one of the toughest men in the business. He was also feared to the point that Hulk Hogan would not work with him.
