⁠Hawaii-born sumo champion Akebono Taro, Japan’s first foreign grand champion, has died at age 54. Taro died from heart failure in a Tokyo hospital earlier this month, his family revealed on April 11. He is survived by his wife Christine, a daughter and two sons. Christine confirmed his passing within the past week but requested privacy for the family during their time of mourning.⁠ ⁠ Renowned for his towering stature, Taro stood 6 feet, 8 inches tall and weighed around 500 pounds during his prime. Taro broke barriers and paved the way for other foreign wrestlers to succeed in Japan. ⁠ ⁠ Taro’s success extended his influence beyond the sumo ring, as he served as a cultural ambassador between Japan and the U.S. Despite his international fame, Akebono remained deeply connected to his Hawaiian roots.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🌺Learn more in the full article on our website in our linkinbio ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 💬Comment “email” to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #...