‘Handsome’ John Anson Passes Away At 77 - Fightful

BREAKING: Retired Pro Wrestler Dies At 77 Years Of Age; Sending Deepest Condolences to John Anson's Family

The wrestling world is mourning the passing of a former pro wrestler. "Handsome" John Anson has reportedly left the world for a heavenly abode at the age of 77.

‘Handsome’ John Anson Passes Away At 77 - Fightful

“Handsome” John Anson passes away at 77. On Saturday (August 22, 2026), F4WOnline reported John Anson’s passing. Anson was a retired Canadian wrestler who made his debut back in 1966 with Stampede Wrestling. He wrestled for nearly 20 years before retiring from the business in 1983. Anson was also known for playing the role of…

‘Handsome’ John Anson, aka Karl von Schotz, passes away at 77

Former professional wrestler "Handsome" John Anson, who also worked under the name Karl von Schotz, has passed away.

Former Stampede Wrestling Champion “Handsome” John Anson (Karl Von Schotz) Passes Away

Former professional wrestler “Handsome” John Anson, who also competed under the name Karl von Schotz, has passed away. Anson reportedly passed away in Sosua, Dominican Republic, where he had lived for the past 25 years. Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, on April 7, 1949, Anson began his professional wrestling career at just 17 years old. He made his debut for Stampede Wrestling in a match against Ivan Koloff. Anson went on to become a two-tim…

“Handsome” John Anson, aka Karl von Schotz, dies at 77 - POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW

Canadian professional wrestler “Handsome” John Anson, who also competed as Karl von Schotz, has died at the age of 77. The Wrestling Observer first reported on Saturday The post “Handsome” John Anson, aka Karl von Schotz, dies at 77 appeared first on POST Wrestling | Podcasts, News, Reviews | WWE AEW NXT NJPW.

“Handsome” John Anson Dies at 77

Canadian pro-wrestler “Handsome” John Anson has passed away. He was 77-years-old. Anson also wrestled as Karl von Schotz. He had been living in the Dominican Republic at the time of his death. After debuting in Calgary’s Stampede Wrestling under his real name at age 17 against Ivan Koloff (“30 seconds to defeat,” recalled Anson), Anson […] The post “Handsome” John Anson Dies at 77 appeared first on Slam Wrestling.