Josip Peruzovic Death
Nikolai passed away on July 29, 2018 at the age of 70 in Glen Arm, Maryland, United States.
When did Josip Peruzovic die?
July 29, 2018How old was Josip Peruzovic when died?
70Where did Josip Peruzovic die? What was the location of death?
Glen Arm, Maryland, United States
Josip Peruzovic Birthday and Date of Death
Josip Peruzovic was born on October 14, 1947 and died on July 29, 2018. Nikolai was 70 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 14, 1947
Date of Death: July 29, 2018
Age at Death: 70
Josip Peruzovic - Biography
Josip Nikolai Peruzović (born October 14, 1947), better known by his ring name of Nikolai Volkoff, is a Yugoslavian semi-retired professional wrestler who is best known for his performances for the World Wrestling Federation. Although the Volkoff on-screen character was often portrayed as a villainous Russian, Peruzović actually originates from Croatia and has a mixed background. He is known for teaming with The Iron Sheik, with whom he won the WWF Tag Team Championship at the inaugural WrestleMania event, and also with Boris Zukhov as The Bolsheviks.
Peruzović met his wife Lynn in 1970, and became an American citizen that year. In Freddie Blassie's autobiography Listen, You Pencil Neck Geeks, Freddie Blassie describes Peruzović as a "good family man" who helped Blassie reconnect with a daughter from whom he had been estranged for many years. In a 2009 shoot interview released by Pro Wrestling Diary on DVD, Peruzović discusses in-depth his history with Freddie Blassie as well as helping Blassie re-connect with his daughter.
Peruzović worked with the Baltimore County Police Athletic League kids programs. He previously worked as a code enforcement officer in Baltimore County. His brother is Luka Peruzović. Peruzović died at home on July 29, 2018, at the age of 70, days after being released from a hospital in Maryland where he had been treated for dehydration and other issues.
