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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Famously tough All Blacks loose forward Alex (Grizz) Wyllie who went on to coach New Zealand to 25 wins in 29 tests has died. He was 80. Wyllie's death as a result of cancer was confirmed by Canterbury Rugby Union which said "it is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie who left us peacefully overnight."
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