Anti-vaxxers try to hijack death of boxing legend Marvin Hagler, falsely claiming he died from vaccine side-effects
Marvelous Marvin’s family say he died of natural causes
Hagler's family say that he died of natural causes at his home.
The 66-year-old was middleweight boxing champion between 1980 and 1987. Announcing his passing on Saturday, his wife Kay said his death was "unexpected". Hearns had said earlier the same day that Hagler was in intensive care fighting the side effects of vaccination, an unverified claim and something his family has made no mention of, The Daily Mail reported.
Hearns slammed anti-vaxxers for using the death of Hagler to further their agenda. No official cause of death has been announced. Hagler's son James told TMZ that his father was taken to hospital with chest pains and trouble breathing before he died about four hours later.
Hearns wrote on Instagram earlier on Saturday: "He’s in ICU fighting the after-effects of the vaccine! He’ll be just fine but we could use the positive energy and Prayer for his Full Recovery!"
Anti-vaxxers then argued on social media that Hagler's death proved that vaccines are unsafe. Hearns wrote on Instagram on Saturday evening: "Our love and respect to Marvin and his family, this is not an anti-vaccine campaign... it's outrageous to have that in mind during the passing of a King, Legend, Father, Husband and so much more."
Kay Hagler wrote on Facebook: "I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband Marvelous Marvin passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire. Our family requests that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.
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