His devastated family released a statement confirming the said news.
Geoff Capes, named twice the world's strongest man, passed away today, aged 75.They said: "The family of Geoffrey Capes would like to announce his sad passing today, 23rd October. Britain’s finest shot-putter and twice world’s strongest man."
Following his retirement he became a coach to stars in both athletics and strength athletics. Adrian Smith was among those he helped - he took fifth spot in the World's Strongest Man in 1990. He later turned his focus to the world of strongman. Capes finished in the top three on six separate occasions, peaking with victory in 1983 and 1985.
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