FILE: Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji dies at age 61. The former Yokozuna and 31-time sumo champion died on July 31st, 2016 due to pancreatic cancer. Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 - Sumo : Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducts a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring "Dohyo-iri" before the start of competition in Japan. © Shinichi Yamada/AFLO/Alamy Live News

FILE: Former sumo champion Chiyonofuji dies at age 61. The former Yokozuna and 31-time sumo champion died on July 31st, 2016 due to pancreatic cancer. Photo taken JANUARY 20, 1987 - Sumo : Sumo grand champion Yokozuna Chiyonofuji conducts a ceremonial performance for the entrance of the ring "Dohyo-iri" before the start of competition in Japan. © Shinichi Yamada/AFLO/Alamy Live News Stock Photo
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2515 x 3543 px | 21.3 x 30 cm | 8.4 x 11.8 inches | 300dpi

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20 January 1987

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