Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko Death
Hokuten'yū passed away on June 23, 2006 at the age of 45 in Tokyo, Japan.
Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko death quick facts:
When did Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko die?
June 23, 2006How old was Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko when died?
45Where did Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko die? What was the location of death?
Tokyo, Japan
Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko Birthday and Date of Death
Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko was born on August 8, 1960 and died on June 23, 2006. Hokuten'yū was 45 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: August 8, 1960
Date of Death: June 23, 2006
Age at Death: 45
Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko - Biography
Hokuten'yū Katsuhiko (北天佑勝彦) (August 8, 1960 – June 23, 2006) was a sumo wrestler, from Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan. The highest rank he achieved was ōzeki which he held for seven years from 1983 until 1990. He won two top division yūshō or tournament championships. After his retirement as an active wrestler he worked as a sumo coach until his death in 2006 from cancer.
