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Geoff Capes, a two-time World's Strongest Man and passionate bird breeder, passed away on October 23 in Lincoln, England, at the age of 75. The news of his death was confirmed by his son, who did not disclose a cause. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 365 pounds, Capes was known for his incredible strength, which he showcased by pulling 12-ton trucks, flipping cars, and tearing phone books in half. He maintained a rigorous diet that included seven pints of milk and two loaves of bread daily, fueling his record-setting performances. Capes won the World's Strongest Man titles in 1983 and 1985, alongside multiple championships in truck-pulling and traditional Scottish sports. While his physical prowess made him a legend in competitive strength sports, his passion for breeding parakeets revealed a softer side to this formidable athlete.
Geoff Capes: A Tribute to the World’s Strongest Man and Bird BreederGeoff Capes, an extraordinary figure known for his remarkable feats of strength and love for parakeets, has died at the age of 75.Geoff Capes, a two-time World's Strongest Man and passionate bird breeder, passed away on October 23 in Lincoln, England, at the age of 75. The news of his death was confirmed by his son, who did not disclose a cause. Standing at 6-foot-6 and weighing 365 pounds, Capes was known for his incredible strength, which he showcased by pulling 12-ton trucks, flipping cars, and tearing phone books in half. He maintained a rigorous diet that included seven pints of milk and two loaves of bread daily, fueling his record-setting performances. Capes won the World's Strongest Man titles in 1983 and 1985, alongside multiple championships in truck-pulling and traditional Scottish sports. While his physical prowess made him a legend in competitive strength sports, his passion for breeding parakeets revealed a softer side to this formidable athlete.
