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Wrestlers: Dying Too Young?
Are WWE stars more likely to die sooner than their non-wrestling peers? Is Nigeria the biggest consumer of champagne after France?
Following the recent death of wrestler 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper we ask if wrestlers are more likely to die young. We explore why that might be and how they compare to athletes from other sports. Plus, is Nigeria the largest consumer of champagne in the world after France?
(Photo: 'Rowdy' Roddy Piper at WrestleMania 25. Credit: Getty Images)
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Mon 10 Aug 201512:50GMT
BBC World Service Online
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Why do wrestlers so often die young?
David Rhodes writes for BBC News Magazine.
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