FILE - Hawaiian-born Taro Akebono, Japan's top Sumo wrestler, takes part in a ceremony in the ring prior to competition in Vancouver, British Columbia, on June 6, 1998. Hawaii-born Akebono, one of the greats of sumo wresting and a former grand champion, is reported to have died earlier this month of heart failure while receiving care at a hospital in Tokyo, the United States Forces in Japan said in a statement on Thursday, April 11, 2024.,Image: 863961470, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. MANDATORY CREDIT, FILE PHOTO, Model Release: no