Deaths on April 27

Sadanoyama Shinmatsu

Died on April 27, 2017

Sadanoyama Shinmatsu, Japanese sumo wrestler (b.1938)

Sadanoyama Shinmatsu (Japanese: 佐田の山晋松, born Shinmatsu Sasada (佐々田晋松), February 18, 1938 – April 27, 2017) was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Nagasaki Prefecture. He was the sport's 50th yokozuna. After his retirement he was the head coach of Dewanoumi stable and served as head of the Japan Sumo Association.

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Deaths on April 27

Sadanoyama Shinmatsu

Died on April 27, 2017

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