![Kimbo Slice died at age 42. His street fights made him a viral video star. His MMA bouts made him mortal. Kimbo Slice died at age 42. His street fights made him a viral video star. His MMA bouts made him mortal.](https://compote.slate.com/images/24a3a9d2-d90f-4da5-8a2b-1981d5fea4d3.jpg)
Kimbo Slice died at age 42. His street fights made him a viral video star. His MMA bouts made him mortal.
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