Former UFC Fighter Kimbo Slice Has Passed Away At The Age Of 42
Former UFC Fighter Kimbo Slice Has Passed Away At The Age Of 42
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Kimbo Slice was one of the first viral stars of the burgeoning YouTube in 2003, after videos began circulating of him obliterating opponents in literal street fights. He became a meme before people knew what memes were and was eventually able to parlay his street fighting prowess into a lengthy MMA career.
Kevin Ferguson, best known to the mixed martial arts world as Kimbo Slice, has died at the age of 42, according to TMZ.
On Monday night, news broke that he was admitted to a Florida hospital in a "dire" situation, and he was reported as having died shortly thereafter. Some reports indicate that Ferguson had a heart attack and was unable to be revived.
Kimbo Slice was one of the first viral stars of the burgeoning YouTube in 2003, after videos began circulating of him obliterating opponents in literal street fights. He became a meme before people knew what memes were and was eventually able to parlay his street fighting prowess into a lengthy MMA career.
