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   Debut. 1958. Retired. 1997. Robert James "Gino" Marella (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play commentator, and booker . Monsoon is famous for his run as a villainous super-heavyweight main eventer, and later as the voice of the World Wrestling ...

   • Birth name: Robert James Marella
   • Cause of death: Complications of diabetes

   • Born: June 4, 1937, Rochester, New York, U.S.
   • Died: October 6, 1999 (aged 62), Willingboro Township, New Jersey, U.S.

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3. www.thesportster.com › wwe-tragic-death-legacy-ofThe Tragic Death & Legacy Of WWE Legend Gorilla Monsoon ...

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   Apr 18, 2023 · Until late 1999, Gorilla Monsoon only made a few on-screen appearances in WWE, including being a guest judge for the Butterbean vs. Bart Gunn boxing match at WrestleMania 15. On October 6, 1999, he passed away due to suffering from heart failure. Monsoon was only 62 years old as he was suffering from diabetes.

4. www.wwe.com › superstars › gorillamonsoonGorilla Monsoon | WWE

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   In 1969, Gorilla Monsoon was mercilessly attacked on television by The Sheik, a wrestler even more vicious and hated than he. Former arch-rival Sammartino came to his rescue; the two then became friends, leading to Monsoon becoming a huge fan favorite, which he would remain for the rest of his career.

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6. prowrestling.fandom.com › wiki › Gorilla_MonsoonGorilla Monsoon | Pro Wrestling | Fandom

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   Robert James "Gino" Marella (June 4, 1937 – October 6, 1999), better known by his ring name of Gorilla Monsoon, was an American professional wrestler, play-by-play announcer, and booker. He is famous for his run as one of the great super-heavyweights, and later as the voice of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as announcer and as backstage manager during the 1980s and 1990s, and added on ...

7. www.nytimes.com › 1999/10/08 › nyregionGorilla Monsoon, 62, Villainous Pro Wrestler - The New York Times

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   Oct 8, 1999 · Gorilla Monsoon, one of the most famous athlete-entertainers ever to don tights and climb into the professional wrestling ring, died on Wednesday at his home in Willingboro, N.J. He was 62. He had ...

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   What happened to Gorilla Monsoon?

   • Towards the tail end of Gorilla Monsoon's WWE run during the 1990s, his health was declining. Until late 1999, Gorilla Monsoon only made a few on-screen appearances in WWE, including being a guest judge for the Butterbean vs. Bart Gunn boxing match at WrestleMania 15. On October 6, 1999, he passed away due to suffering from heart failure.

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   Who was Gorilla Monsoon?

   • Gorilla Monsoon, one of the most famous athlete-entertainers ever to don tights and climb into the professional wrestling ring, died on Wednesday at his home in Willingboro, N.J. He was 62. He had long suffered from diabetes and heart ailments, said a close friend, Bill Apter, the editor in chief of WOW magazine.

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   Did you know Gorilla Monsoon was a wrestler?

   • RELATED: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Gorilla Monsoon's Wrestling Career Although Gorilla Monsoon retired from in-ring wrestling during the early 1980s, he later shined as a TV announcer for WWE.

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   How powerful was Gorilla Monsoon?

   • From the beginning, Monsoon had some power in the company as he was a 1/6 shareholder of WWE. Gorilla Monsoon's massive 400 pound-build helped him stand out as an intimidating grappler in the ring. Monsoon was not only brute-looking but had the athleticism to back up his presence.

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9. www.thesmackdownhotel.com › wrestlers › gorilla-monsoonGorilla Monsoon: Profile, Career Stats, Face/Heel Turns ...

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   Oct 6, 1999 · On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Gorilla Monsoon, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

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    Oct 6, 2019 · Gorilla Monsoon, the voice for a generation, passed away on this day 20 years ago. For many, he is sighted as the greatest wrestling announcer of all-time and indeed he had a very successful career calling some of the biggest matches of the 80s and early 90s, and he himself also competed in the ring from 1958-1983 alongside and against the likes of Killer Kowalsi, Bruno Sammartino, Superstar ...