John Anson: key obituary facts
Is John Anson dead? Yes. John Anson died on August 22, 2026, at age 77.
Cause of death: John Anson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was John Anson known for?
He was a Canadian professional wrestler.
More about John Anson
Born: 7 April 1949.
Place of birth: Vancouver.
Gender: male.
Nationality: Canada.
Career began: 1971.
Also known as: Karl Von Shotz.
John Anson, a Canadian professional wrestler, died on August 22, 2026, aged 77.
Born in Vancouver in 1949, he began his career in 1971 and wrestled under the ring name “Handsome” John Anson. He also competed as Karl Von Shotz, a name used during his work in North American and Japanese promotions.
Over the course of his career, Anson appeared in organizations including International Wrestling, Maple Leaf Wrestling, NWA All-Star Wrestling, Pacific Northwest Wrestling and Stampede Wrestling.