- Born
- Died
- Nicknames
- The Pitbull
- Bad Boy
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Ryan Gracie was born on August 14, 1974 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He was married to Elaine Caparroz. He died on December 15, 2007 in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
- SpouseElaine Caparroz (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- Parents
- RelativesRalph Gracie(Sibling)Renzo Gracie(Sibling)Charles Gracie(Sibling)
- Was the uncle of jiu-jitsu world champion Kyra Gracie-Guimaraes.
- Although his father Carlos Robson Gracie is a ninth degree red belt in Gracie jiu-jitsu (the equivalent of a black belt in other styles), Ryan received his black belt from his uncles Carlos Gracie, Jr.
- Although spelled with an "R", his first name was pronounced "Hyan" in Portuguese.
- Is a first cousin-once removed of professional fighter Royce Gracie.
- On December 15, 2007 at 7:00am, Gracie was found dead in a Sao Paolo, Brazil jail cell after having been arrested the night before for stealing a car and attempting to steal a motorcycle while trying to flee from police.
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