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arnisador
01-29-2009, 01:59 PM
(Seen on MT:)
Master Helio Gracie has passed away (http://www.graciemag.com/news/144/ARTICLE/13149/2009-01-29.html)


It is with great sadness that GRACIEMAG.com announces the passing of Grandmaster Helio Gracie. At 95 years of age, the great icon and one of those most responsible for Jiu-Jitsu’s success in Brazil and the world died this morning, at home, in the district of Itaipava, in the mountain region of Rio de Janeiro.

jwinch2
01-29-2009, 03:53 PM
That sucks. Hopefully he wen't peacefully and quietly and was among family and loved ones.

Brian R. VanCise
01-29-2009, 04:48 PM
All my respects!

Datu Tim Hartman
01-29-2009, 05:55 PM
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Captain Jack Sparrow
01-29-2009, 06:07 PM
He had a full life. Thank you Helio.

guillermo taboada
01-29-2009, 06:10 PM
From my heart and with all my respect to the father of brazilian ju jit su. My condolence.

Gm bobby taboada