Ivan Gene LeBell was an American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and onetime professional wrestler. Nicknamed “the Godfather of Grappling”, LeBell is widely credited with having popularized grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts.

Gene LeBell net worth at the time of death

At the time of his passing, Gene LeBell’s estimated net worth was $10 million.

The famous American martial artist, stunt performer, actor, and former professional wrestler are dead at the age of 89. He died on August 9th, 2022. His death was natural.

Gene is widely credited with popularizing grappling in professional fighting circles, serving as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. He was born on October 9, 1932, in Los Angeles, California, in the United States of America to his parents Aileen Eaton his mother and Cal Eaton his father. He was a brother of the late Mike LeBell who passed away at age 79 in November 2009.

Gene was a husband and got married to his wife name Eleanor Smerch. The couple has been together for so many years. They were blessed with three children, a daughter and two sons namely Danny Martindale, Monica LeBell Pandis, and David LeBell.

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