Brazilian jiu-jitsu star Orlando Sanchez has died. Friday, numerous friends and organizations tied to Sanchez announced his death on social media and paid their respects. No cause of death has been officially announced. Sanchez was 40. Sanchez’s longtime gym, Gracie Barra, confirmed the news in an Instagram post Friday: “The news of the passing of Professor Orlando Sanchez profoundly saddens us. Thank you for being a great friend and one of our greatest athletes
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BJJ star Orlando Sanchez dead at 40; combat sports community pays tribute – MMA Junkie