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TOMMY MORRISON

Actor
BORN January 2, 1969
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HEIGHT 6'2" (1.88 m)
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NATIONALITY Arkansas
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YEARS ACTIVE 1988 – Present
TOMMY MORRISON

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Tommy David Morrison (January 2, 1969 – September 1, 2013), nicknamed "The Duke", was an American professional boxer who held the WBO heavyweight title. He won 48 of 52 professional fights, and retired from boxing in 1996 when he tested positive forHIV. He appeared in the 1990 Sylvester Stallone boxing film Rocky V. Morrison attempted a comeback in 2006, claiming he had tested negative for HIV. In August 2013, Morrison's mother announced that her son was in the final stages of AIDS, and he died on September 1, 2013.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Tommy
  • Born January 2, 1969
  • Height 6'2" (1.88 m)
  • Nationality Arkansas
  • Citizenship Arkansas
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Deceased (Passed away on September 1, 2013)
  • Years Active 1988 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background  In August 2013, Morrison's mother announced that her son was in the final stages of AIDS, and he died on September 1, 2013.
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children 1
  • Social

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