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Kurt Thomas Dies: First American To Win Gymnastics Gold And Actor Was 64

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Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerKurt Thomas, who became the first US athlete to win a gymnastics gold medal at the world championships, died Friday.

He was 64 and died from complications caused by a basilar stroke last month.Wife Beckie Thomas confirmed the news to International Gymnast Magazine. “Yesterday I lost my universe, my best friend and my soul mate of 24 years.

Kurt lived his life to the extreme, and I will be forever honored to be his wife.”Thomas competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics, then won a gold medal at the 1978 world championships for his work during the floor exercise.

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