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Rambo Inspiration, Vietnam Vet Bo Gritz, Dies at 87
James “Bo” Gritz, a retired Green Beret who inspired the John Rambo character, died after hospitalization and respiratory support, his wife said on social media.
- On Friday, Judy Gritz announced James “Bo” Gritz, a retired Green Beret, died peacefully at 87, her post said.
- After a recent cancer diagnosis and ongoing health problems, Judy Gritz said she planned to bring her husband home on Thursday instead of long-term care, following his hospitalization on Feb. 13 and respirator status as of Tuesday.
- Gritz, a decorated Vietnam veteran, fought with the 5th Special Forces Group, retired as a lieutenant colonel with three Silver Stars, and claimed to inspire Sylvester Stallone’s John Rambo, as profiled in `Erase and Forget`.
- The cause of death was not immediately clear on Sunday, while Judy Gritz wrote he `just peacefully passed` and was `looking into the eyes of our Savior`.
- Seen by supporters as a polarizing figure, Gritz acted as a mediator at the 1992 Ruby Ridge standoff, persuading Randy Weaver to surrender, and ran for president in 1992 on an anti-government platform.
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Bo Gritz, who claimed to be inspiration for ‘Rambo’ character, dies at 87
The retired Green Beret was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
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Missing at 87 years old James Gordon "Bo" Gritz, iconic figure of the U.S. Special Forces and decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. The news...
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The Mercury newsBo Gritz, who claimed to be the inspiration for ‘Rambo,’ dead at 87
Gritz was lauded for his military service in the Vietnam War and became a right-wing political figure in the 1990s.
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Bo Gritz, Former Green Beret Who Inspired 'Rambo,' Dead at 87
Bo Gritz, a Vietnam War hero who inspired Sylvester Stallone's character John Rambo in "First Blood," is dead. Bo died Friday at his home in Sandy Valley, Nevada ... according to his wife. His official cause of death is unclear, but Bo's wife…
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