Apidej Sit Hrun Death
Apidej passed away on April 4, 2013 at the age of 71 in Bangkok, Thailand.
When did Apidej Sit Hrun die?
April 4, 2013How old was Apidej Sit Hrun when died?
71Where did Apidej Sit Hrun die? What was the location of death?
Bangkok, Thailand
Apidej Sit Hrun Birthday and Date of Death
Apidej Sit Hrun was born on September 1, 1941 and died on April 4, 2013. Apidej was 71 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: September 1, 1941
Date of Death: April 4, 2013
Age at Death: 71
Apidej Sit Hrun - Biography
Apidej Sit-Hirun (September 1941 – April 4, 2013), born Narong Yaenprateep, was a famous muay Thai fighter. Born in Samut Songkhram, Thailand, Sit-Hirun was best known for his powerful kicks. In one fight, he broke both of Sompong Charoenmuang's arms, and forced the fighter to retire. He is considered the hardest kicker in muay Thai history. Apidej simultaneously held no less than seven muay Thai and boxing titles for a period during the 1960s. Thereafter, he was acclaimed as a national hero and Muay Thai Fighter of the Century by HRH King Bhumibol Adulyadej. After his retirement, Apidej taught as an instructor at the Fairtex school outside Bangkok, Thailand alongside modern champions such as Yodsaenklai Fairtex and Kaew Fairtex. He died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on April 4, 2013, at Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok.
