Futatsuryū Jun'ichi Death
Futatsuryū passed away on August 12, 2014 at the age of 64 in Tokyo, Japan.
When did Futatsuryū Jun'ichi die?
August 12, 2014How old was Futatsuryū Jun'ichi when died?
64Where did Futatsuryū Jun'ichi die? What was the location of death?
Tokyo, Japan
Futatsuryū Jun'ichi Birthday and Date of Death
Futatsuryū Jun'ichi was born on February 28, 1950 and died on August 12, 2014. Futatsuryū was 64 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: February 28, 1950
Date of Death: August 12, 2014
Age at Death: 64
Futatsuryū Jun'ichi - Biography
Futatsuryū Jun'ichi (双津竜 順一, born February 28, 1950 as Jun'ichi Yamamoto, died August 12, 2014) was a sumo wrestler from Hokkaidō, Japan. After retirement he became the head coach of Tokitsukaze stable. Following his involvement in the hazing and death of trainee Takashi Saito, in October 2007 he became the first serving stablemaster to be dismissed by the Japan Sumo Association. In May 2009 he was sentenced to six years in prison. He died on August 12, 2014 of lung cancer.