Kevin Von Erich's Brothers: Truth About Kevin Von Erich's Brothers

Who Are Kevin Von Erich’s Brothers?

Kevin Von Erich is a retired professional wrestler. He and his brothers were born to Fritz Von Erich and Doris Adkisson (Doris J. Smith) and they are members of the Von Erich family. He currently stands as the last surviving son and he represented the Von Erich family as they were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by Michael Hayes, on April 4, 2009.

Kevin Von Erich’s parents Fritz Von Erich and Doris Adkisson were Crozier Technical High School sweethearts. They got married on June 23, 1950, in front of their family and loved ones. They produced six sons before they got separated. Doris divorced Fritz Von Erich on July 21, 1992, after a marriage of 42 years.

Kevin Von Erich was born on May 15, 1957, in Belleville, Illinois, U.S. He is 65 years old as of 2022. He is one of the six sons of Fritz Von Erich and Doris Adkisson. His four brothers David, Kerry, Mike, and Chris were professional wrestlers while his older brother, Jack Jr died at a young age.

Kevin Von Erich’s five brothers have all passed away and their deaths are the main basis for a widespread myth about a family curse.

Kevin Von Erich’s Brother Jack Barton Jr.

Jack Barton Jr. is the firstborn of Fritz Von Erich and Doris Adkisson. He was born on September 21, 1952, in Dallas County, Texas, United States. He was accidentally shocked and drowned in a puddle, outside their Niagara Falls home. He was 6 years old when he died on March 7, 1959, in Niagara Falls, New York, United States.

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Kevin Von Erich’s Brother David Von Erich

David Alan Adkisson aka David Von Erich is one of Kevin Von Erich’s brothers. He was born on July 22, 1958, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. He was a high school basketball star. He was also a football player at Lake Dallas High School. He was awarded a scholarship to North Texas State University to play basketball and football.

In June 1977, David Von Erich started his wrestling career after he dropped out of school. He became a professional wrestler and worked in the World Class Championship Wrestling promotion. He married Candy L. McLeod on June 26, 1978, and they had a daughter.

Their daughter Natosha Zoeanna was born on October 19, 1978. She died in her infancy. She died on 29 December 1978, of SIDS. David’s marriage soon ended in divorce on July 12, 1979. David later married Patricia A. Matter (Tricia) on June 8, 1982. They remained together until David’s death.

David Von Erich died on February 10, 1984, in Tokyo, Japan. He died in a Tokyo hotel from enteritis at the age of 25.

Kevin Von Erich’s Brother Kerry Von Erich

Kerry Gene Adkisson also known as Kerry Von Erich was born on February 3, 1960, in Niagara Falls, New York, U.S. He was a professional wrestler and his fame was made in Texas’ World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW). He was nicknamed “The Modern Day Warrior”.

Under the ring name The Texas Tornado, Kerry Von Erich had his moments in World Wrestling Federation (WWF). He was able to hold forty championships in several promotions during his career. He was a one-time NWA World Heavyweight Champion and four-time WCWA World Heavyweight Champion.

Kerry Von Erich becomes an overall five-time world champion and one-time WWF Intercontinental Champion. He married Catherine M. Murray from June 18, 1983, to April 22, 1992. They had two daughters, Hollie Brooke (born September 19, 1984) and Lacey (born July 17, 1986).

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Kerry Von Erich died by suicide on February 18, 1993, in Denton, Texas, U.S., at age 33. He shot himself in the chest with a .44 caliber pistol on his father’s ranch in Denton County, Texas. He died just 15 days after his 33rd birthday.

Kevin Von Erich’s Brother Mike Von Erich

Michael Brett Adkisson also known as Mike Von Erich is Kevin Von Erich’s brother. He was born on March 2, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. He knew how to play the guitar and wanted to be a musician but ended up as a professional wrestler. He was known as the “Inspirational Warrior”.

Mike Von Erich was married on February 14, 1985, to Shani Garza. He died on April 12, 1987, in Lake Dallas, Texas, U.S. He died by suicide and his body was found four days later. Before he passed away, he was arrested after a DUI. He left a suicide note for his family.

Mike Von Erich took in alcohol and overdosed on the sleeping aid Placidyl. He was 23 years old when he died. He was buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.

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Kevin Von Erich’s Brother Chris Von Erich

Christopher Barton Adkisson was also known as Chris Von Erich. He was born on September 30, 1969, in Dallas, Texas, U.S. He was the smallest and youngest of the Von Erich family. He grew up working cameras and doing other odd jobs backstage for World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW).

Chris Von Erich battled several health issues that limited his success as a wrestler. He had asthma and his bones were so brittle from taking prednisone. He often broke his bones while performing simple wrestling maneuvers. He had depression and drug problems after his brother Mike’s suicide.

Chris Von Erich was frustrated about not being able to succeed as a wrestler due to his physical build. On September 12, 1991, at age 21, he shot himself in the head with a 9mm handgun. He died in Denton, Texas, U.S. His interment was located at Grove Hill Memorial Park in Dallas.

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