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"Superman: II" Actor Pepper Martin Passes Away at Age 85
Actor and former pro-wrestler Howard "Pepper" Martin has passed away at the age of 85 surrounded by family following a lengthy battle with cancer.
Martin is best known for his role in "Superman: II" as the truck driver, Rocky, who beats up a depowered Superman - and is later beaten up by a repowered Superman.
Prior to his acting career, Martin worked as a professional wrestler from 1964 - 1966 and went on to win a number of titles primarily in the NWA Pacific Northwest territory where, following a spinal injury, he would later serve as a commentator calling matches in Portland, Seattle, Tacoma and Eugene.
In addition to "Superman: II", Martin starred in such films as "Angels from Hell" (1968), "Walking Tall" (1973), "The Longest Yard" (1974), "Live A Little, Steal A Lot" (1975), the slasher "Scream" (1981) and the horror comedy "Return to Horror High" (1987). TV appearances included roles in "Police Woman," "The Mod Squad," "I Dream of Jeannie," The Incredible Hulk," "Mannix," and "The Rockford Files".
The staff of the Superman Super Site extends our deepest thoughts and prayers to the Martin family during this difficult time of mourning.
