August the 24th 2001.... Need I say more.

RIP Andy.

Today it is exactly one year since Andy Hug died at the Nippon Hospital in Japan.

As I also have written on my Andy homepage, there are precious few heroes in this world, and we were privileged to come to know a very special one in our beloved Andy. He was only a few weeks short of his 36th birthday, when he suddenly died.

Andy Hug will be sorely missed by many, not only in the martial arts community. My deepest condolence is offered to Andy Hug's family and friends.

According to Japanese TV, Andy's heart stopped three times, but somehow the doctors managed to get his pulse back again. But the fourth time Andy's heart stopped, the doctors no longer tried to bring Andy back to life, and let Andy sleep peacefully into the death - and the fight ended when the doctors stopped.

Andy was a fighter, and he fought until the last. Even do Andy Hug was very sick, he took the time to write this letter to his fans the 22nd of August 2000, only two days before he past away:

Dear Fans

I think that you will be shocked when you will hear in what state of health I am. When the doctor told me about it, it was an enormous shock even for myself. But I want to inform you about my state of health so that I can fight together with you against this illness. This illness is the most severe opponent of all my fights. But I will win. As if I would stand in the ring I will get power from your cheers and beat this strong opponent. Unfortunately I will not be able to fight at the tournament in October. I will fight against this illness in Japan and one day I will appear again with you. Let's keep it up!

Greetings
Andy Hug


The fans will keep it up Andy, you are now gone, but not forgotten!
Respect & love from a fan in Denmark.

Andy, this year just hasnt been the same without you.
Oliver, you're doing a great job, keep the memory alive!

R.I.P. Andy Hug
1964-2000

Grim Reaper, thanks for the very nice words!

I will keep it up - and I will work hard to keep the memory alive.

Copenhagen, 24/08-2001
Oliver.

Andy, I'm missing those axe kicks mate...thanks for the inspiration you gave to us fans. Let your memory live long into the future.

RIP Andy Hug

Andy...

Here are two great pictures of Mr. K-1 doing the axe kick.

Axe Kick - big time!

Andy is TRUELY MISSED! RIP!


Sandman † † † †

Andy 4 Ever!

Here is a new picture taken by Susumu Nagao the 24/08-2001 in Japan, at the Official K-1 memorial service.

At the picture you can se Ilona & Seya Hug, Kancho Ishii and Kancho Matsui from Kyokushin karate, Nicholas Pettas and Katuta and in the background Filho.

RIP Andy.

Andy & his little son Seya.

(Photo taken 1995 in Thailand)

Thank you Oliver, I hope everyone appreciates what you are doing.

Looking at the pictures with his son was touching. It is so sad to think that his son will grow up without his dad around. I think this is the biggest loss of all. As a divorced father it tears me apart not being with my son on a daily basis and to think that he can´t see his dad as well, but what happened to Andy and his son is truly devestating. Rest in Peace Andy.

Rest in peace Andy........
Hard to believe it's been 1 year already since he passed away.....

Doug.

It is a message like yours, that makes my happy - thanks!

Thanks for the pics of those huge axe kicks Oliver, he was one heck of a kicker...

Andy:

Well if you like pictures of Andy Hug making the Axe kick, what about this one!

Oliver.

Andy:

Here is another great Axe kick from the one and onle............ Mr. K-1

Great great great Axe kick.............................. LOL

Incase we forget,and there may be younger muay thai fighters who did not know him(his fights)so tell them about him.

Thanks Rich!

Andy Hug´s homepage will be updatet in April... Check it out.

http://www.andy-hug.com/

http://www.musashi.nl/frame2.htm