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Jake LaMotta dead: Family members report passing of 'Raging Bull' boxing legend aged 96
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jake-lamotta-dead-family-members-report-passing-raging-bull-boxing-legend-aged-96-1640095
The internet is ablaze with speculation that Jake LaMotta – the legendary boxer depicted by Robert DeNiro in Raging Bull – has died, aged 96.
A Facebook account, apparently belonging to his daughter Christi, posted a tribute to him yesterday evening (19 September). It read:
"Jake LaMotta July 10, 1922 - September 19, 2017 – Rest in Peace Pop."
IBTimes UK has been unable to independently verify the claim or the account. Similarly, an account purporting to belong to LaMotta's niece, Diane Ramaglia Bonita, also repeated the claims. Well-wishers have queued up to give their condolences to Christi and sing the praises of one of boxing's all-time greats.
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The internet is ablaze with speculation that Jake LaMotta – the legendary boxer depicted by Robert DeNiro in Raging Bull – has died, aged 96.
A Facebook account, apparently belonging to his daughter Christi, posted a tribute to him yesterday evening (19 September). It read:
"Jake LaMotta July 10, 1922 - September 19, 2017 – Rest in Peace Pop."
IBTimes UK has been unable to independently verify the claim or the account. Similarly, an account purporting to belong to LaMotta's niece, Diane Ramaglia Bonita, also repeated the claims. Well-wishers have queued up to give their condolences to Christi and sing the praises of one of boxing's all-time greats.
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if so, RIP Champ.
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