His death was announced by Kellie Cunningham, his trustee Gene LeBell Even more appreciated by those of us choked out by you !!! His mother, Aileen (Goldstein) LeBell, promoted boxing and wrestling matches at the Olympic Auditorium in downtown Los Angeles; his father, Maurice, was an osteopath and diet doctor who died after being paralyzed in a swimming accident in 1941. Michael Nesbitt, Congratulations, judo Gene LeBell Tony Epperson, Congratulations! We love him! If you want to do a whizzer throw in wrestling, its the same as an uchimata [inner thigh throw] in judo. Caption. We are incredibly sad to report that our hero, dear friend and Stunts Unlimited brother passed away yesterday, August 9th, 2022 at the age of 89. Gene LeBell, who died on August 9 at age 89, led a life so expansive that any mere retelling of it would come across like a tall tale, the stuff of Pecos Bill and Paul Hey Gene which way to the Beach? Congrats to the amazing living legend John Stoneham, Jr. Congratulations Gene, you know I love you, and Im so very very proud of you. ago Gene, I appreciate the things youve accomplished in life, and acknowledge your generosity to those you have helped to achieve theirs. I thought I was the only one. Seems like yesterday, lifes crazy like that, huh? You too? Gene LeBell talks Steven Seagal Will the Ravens Be Contending for the AFC Crown? In what was billed a world martial arts championship, the two ended up kicking each other for 15 rounds Ali landed only two punches and the fight was ruled a draw. (Photo by Hans Gutknecht/Los Angeles Daily News), Judo Gene LeBell with with journalist Ariel Helwani (Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographrer), An advertisement featuring Gene LeBells fight against boxer Milo Savage. As per our current Database, Gene LeBell is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020). He subsequently dominated auditions for the role of Mr. Kryptonite in the Superman TV series, which ran from 1952 to 1958; actor George Reeves, who played the Man of Steel, hired him on the spot after seeing his high-flying judo rolls and flips. Ivan Gene LeBell was born on Oct. 9, 1932, in Los Angeles. Here are five questions that could determine that series outcome. It was the long-running Lassie series that first tested LeBells mettle. Nine years later, he was kicked by Elvis Presley in Blue Hawaii.. But he was old school he wouldnt say wrestling wasnt on the up and up.. I dont even know if (Gene LeBell) is still alive," said Seagal. I have been with him for so many years. In a story worthy of the detective novels of Raymond Chandler, LeBell, who drove California pornography magnate Jack Ginsburgs to the murder scene, was acquitted on a murder charge but convicted and sentenced to probation as an accessory for his role in transporting Ginsburgs to the murdera conviction later overturned by the California Court of Appeals in a heavily fact-dependent decision based on careful interpretation of state rules of evidence rather than any new proof of LeBells innocence. We are all so proud of you, youre a legend. He put me over to my future husband before we ever met, Rousey said. It hurt. RIP Gene, I love ya pic.twitter.com/thoEZgHA0k, Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) August 10, 2022. The Taurus World Stunt Awards are held yearly to honor stunt performers in movies. Latest on Nate Diaz Arrest, BKFC 41 Excitement Levels, and Francis Ngannou to ONE Championship? Mr. LeBell said Mr. Inoki would have won the bout had he not been penalized one point for a karate kick to Alis groin. LeBell also gained notoriety for the way he dealt with the notoriously eccentric and aggressive Steven Seagal on the set of the 1991 film Out for Justice. Watched by more than a billion people worldwide, the fight ended in a draw, with LeBells score (71-71) determining the outcome after one judge scored it for Ali and the other for Inoki. He was a wonderful man and was so good to so many. He believed in me which made me believe in myself. LeBell is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren. He repeated this dominant performance in 1955, winning all but one of his 18 matches solely with standing throws. His mother later married Cal Eaton, with whom she promoted fights. Scott Wilder, Thank you Sensei for paving the way for martial artists in this biz! The It List: Menudo docuseries makes the case for Menendez brothers' innocence, new doc sheds light on early years of King Charles, Megan Fox goes blonde in 'Johnny & Clyde' and all the best in pop culture the week of May 1, 2023. Stunts Unlimited Member Gene LeBell was presented with the Taurus Lifetime Achievement Award on Saturday, May 13th, 2017 for his outstanding contribution to the world of action feature films.