Sadness in the sumo world: Akebono icon died (†54)
Very sad news arrived from Japan on Thursday. Legendary sumo wrestler Taro Akebono has died at the age of 54. The Nagano legend reportedly died of heart failure. Japan mourns death of sumo icon Akebo. A native of the Hawaiian Islands who became the first foreigner to win the highest yokozuna championship title, he died … Read more