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Leon Spinks(1953-2021)

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  • Producer
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Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks at the Las Vegas Hilton Las Vegas, Nevada 1978
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Leon Spinks was born on 11 July 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He was an actor and producer, known for Untitled Leon Spinks Project, Risen (2010) and Facing Ali (2009). He was married to Brenda Glur, Betty Wilson and Nova Bush. He died on 5 February 2021 in Henderson, Nevada, USA.
BornJuly 11, 1953
DiedFebruary 5, 2021(67)
BornJuly 11, 1953
DiedFebruary 5, 2021(67)
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Untitled Leon Spinks Project
  • Producer
    Risen (2010)
    Risen
    5.2
    • Bouncer 2
    • 2010
    Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston in Facing Ali (2009)
    Facing Ali
    7.9
    • Self
    • 2009
    The Prize Fighter (2003)
    The Prize Fighter
    3.3
    Video
    • Lattrell
    • 2003

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    Actor

    • Risen (2010)
      Risen
      5.2
      • Bouncer 2
      • 2010
    • The Prize Fighter (2003)
      The Prize Fighter
      3.3
      Video
      • Lattrell
      • 2003
    • In-development projects at IMDbPro

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    The Prize Fighter
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    • Height
      • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
    • Born
      • July 11, 1953
      • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
    • Died
      • February 5, 2021
      • Henderson, Nevada, USA(prostate cancer)
    • Spouses
        Brenda GlurOctober 9, 2011 - February 5, 2021 (his death)
    • Children
        Leon Spinks II
    • Parents
        Leon Spinks Sr
    • Relatives
        Michael Spinks(Sibling)
    • Publicity listings
      • 3 Articles
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      He and his younger brother Michael Spinks were Olympic boxing champions.
    • Quotes
      I know a lot of people think I'm dumb. Well, at least I ain't no educated fool.
    • Nickname
      • Neon Leon

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    • When did Leon Spinks die?
      February 5, 2021
    • How did Leon Spinks die?
      Prostate cancer
    • How old was Leon Spinks when he died?
      67 years old
    • Where did Leon Spinks die?
      Henderson, Nevada, USA
    • When was Leon Spinks born?
      July 11, 1953

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