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Untimely deaths, widespread abuse appear to be linked

By Will McCahill,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 16, 2007 11:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – Chris Benoit's murder-suicide last June spotlighted the disproportionate number of early deaths among professional wrestlers; one activist has counted more than 60 dead before reaching 50 over the past 10 years. And a taxing, drug-addled lifestyle plays a big role.   Read full story »

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