British strongman, Olympian and budgie breeder Geoff Capes dies aged 75


LONDON (Reuters) - Geoff Capes, British strongman, shot put record holder and renowned budgerigar breeder, has died aged 75, his family said on Wednesday.

Capes left an indelible mark on British sport, birdkeeping and 1980s popular culture.

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