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Former American Gladiators Star Debbie Clark Dies at 61

8/26/2026

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Debbie Clark, former American Gladiators star, died tragically at 61 in Boston after her pacemaker failed.
Paramedics could not revive her following cardiac arrest caused by the pacemaker failure, Crayton, her son, said.
After retiring, Clark faced prolonged homelessness.
Crayton launched a GoFundMe to cover her funeral and ash scattering.

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Debbie Clark, former American Gladiators star, died tragically at 61 in Boston after her pacemaker failed.
Paramedics could not revive her following cardiac arrest caused by the pacemaker failure, Crayton, her son, said.
After retiring, Clark faced prolonged homelessness.
Crayton launched a GoFundMe to cover her funeral and ash scattering.