Gene LeBell Wife: Who Is Eleanor Smerch?

Eleanor Smerch is widely known as the wife of former professional wrestler Gene LeBell.

She came into the limelight through her marriage with Gene Lebell.

Eleanor Smerch and LeBell married years ago and were together until his death.

The pair had three Children; David LeBell, Monica LeBell Pandis, and Danny Martindale.

Eleanor’s husband Gene LeBell passed away on August 9, 2022, at age 89.

Gene LeBell was an American martial artist, stunt performer, actor and former professional wrestler.

Between 1954 and 1955, while only 22 years of age, LeBell captured both the heavyweight and overall Amateur Athletic Union National Judo Championships.

As an actor, he worked on over 1,000 films and TV shows. He also authored 12 books.

LeBell served as an inspiration for the character of Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.

In 2000, the United States Ju-Jitsu Federation (USJJF) promoted Gene LeBell to 9th Dan in jujitsu and taihojutsu.

On August 7, 2004, the World Martial Arts Masters Association promoted LeBell to 10th Degree and in February 2005, he was promoted to 9th Dan in Traditional Judo by the USJJF.

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