József Rusznyák: key obituary facts
Is József Rusznyák dead? Yes. József Rusznyák died on September 1, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: József Rusznyák's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was József Rusznyák known for?
He was an Olympic wrestler.
More about József Rusznyák
Born: 6 January 1947.
Place of birth: Sárospatak.
Gender: male.
Occupation: amateur wrestler.
Nationality: Hungary.
Also known as: Jozsef Rusznyak.
József Rusznyák, the Hungarian Olympic wrestler who competed at the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics, died on September 1, 2026, aged 79.
Born on January 6, 1947, in Sárospatak, he was an amateur wrestler who represented Hungary on the Olympic stage in two successive Games. Rusznyák, also known as Jozsef Rusznyak, is remembered for his place in Hungarian wrestling as an athlete who reached the sport’s highest international level.