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David Von Erich
Deceased

How Did David Von Erich Die?

Life & Death

Died aged 25
Also known asThe Yellow Rose of Texas, David AdkissonGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn22/07/1958Born inDallas, Texas, USADied10/02/1984 (aged 25)Died inTokyoCausemyocardial infarctionWikidataQ2139951 ↗Buried atGrove Hill Memorial ParkTMDb#2266467 ↗

David Alan Adkisson was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich. A member of the Von Erich family, he is best known for his appearances with World Class Championship Wrestling, the professional wrestling promotion in Dallas owned by his father, Fritz Von Erich, a professional wrestler.

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Filmography19 titles

YearTitleCharacterAge at
release
2025Hollywood DemonsSeriesSelf (archive footage)67
2007The Triumph and Tragedy of World Class Championship WrestlingMovieSelf49
2006Heroes of World ClassMovieDavid Von Erich48
2005WWE Hall of FameSeriesDavid Von Erich (Archive footage)47
2000Faded Glory: The Von Erich StoryMovieSelf (archive footage)42
1983WCCW Star Wars (June 1983)MovieDavid Von Erich25
1983WCCW Christmas Star Wars '83MovieDavid Von Erich25
1983WCCW Thanksgiving Star Wars '83MovieDavid von Erich25
1982World Class Championship WrestlingSeriesDavid Von Erich24
1982WCCW Christmas Star Wars '82MovieDavid Von Erich24
1982NWA Sam Muchnick Retirement ShowMovieDavid Von Erich24
1982WCCW Star Wars (August 1982)MovieDavid Von Erich24
1982WCCW Fritz Von Erich Retirement ShowMovieDavid Von Erich24
1982WCCW Christmas Star Wars 1982MovieSelf24
1982WCCW - Christmas Star Wars '82MovieSelf24
1981WCCW Star Wars (February 1981)MovieDavid Von Erich23
1981WCCW Star WarsSeriesDavid Von Erich23
1981WCCW Christmas Star Wars '81MovieDavid Von Erich23
1980Texas Championship WrestlingMovieDavid Von Erich22