Person in history

Smith Hart

Smith Hart, American-born Canadian professional wrestler (born 1948)

Life at a glance

Died: 2017 · July 2

Their story

Who they were

Smith Stewart Hart was an American-Canadian professional wrestler and a member of the Hart wrestling family. His parents were Stu and Helen Hart. Smith was the first of their twelve children, being one of their eight sons, Bruce, Keith, Wayne, Dean, Bret, Ross and Owen followed him. Hart is also the father of two professional wrestlers, Mike and Matt Hart.

Why this date

Smith Hart appears on our July 2 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.

Sources

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Questions about Smith Hart

When did Smith Hart die?

July 2 2017.

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