Maurice Tillet

1903–1954 (age 51)

Biography

Maurice Tillet, known to fans as the French Angel, brought unusual artistry and fierce kindness to the wrestling ring during a career that unfolded across oceans.

After his death in 1954, admirers remembered him at Lithuanian National Cemetery, grateful for the dignity he displayed both inside and outside the squared circle.

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