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Capes, who won the World's Strongest Man title twice and passionately bred parakeets, passed away in Lincoln, England.
Geoff Capes, renowned as the World’s Strongest Man and a passionate bird breeder, has died at the age of 75. He passed away on October 23 in Lincoln, England, as confirmed by his son, Lewis, although the cause of death remains unspecified.Standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 365 pounds, Capes was celebrated not just for his size, but for his extraordinary physical abilities. His daily diet was as remarkable as his feats, consisting of seven pints of milk, multiple loaves of bread, eggs, and various meats. This sheer caloric intake powered him through remarkable competitions, including pulling 12-ton trucks uphill, flipping cars, and tearing London phonebooks in half. Colin Bryce, a commentator for the World's Strongest Man competition, remarked on Capes' speed, noting that he could sprint 200 meters in under 25 seconds—an impressive feat for someone of his stature.Capes clinched the title of World's Strongest Man in both 1983 and 1985. He also earned accolades such as the U.K. Truck-Pulling Championship in 1986 and was a six-time champion in the traditional Scottish World Highland Games.Beyond his athletic career, Capes found solace in breeding parakeets, which showcased his gentler side. His enduring legacy is one of immense physical prowess paired with a love for nature, revealing various dimensions of his personality that captivated many.