George Floyd Wiki, Biography, Age, Height, Weight, Girlfriend, Family & More

Biography / Wiki

George Floyd, an African-American civilian, tragically lost his life in an incident of police brutality, which served as a catalyst for the widespread Black Lives Matter movement. The unjust circumstances surrounding his death prompted protests that began in Minneapolis and quickly spread across the United States and even reached international locations. The impact of the movement transcended borders, making the Black Lives Matter cause a global phenomenon.

Numerous players, actors, actresses, politicians, and activists lent their support, voiced their opinions, or actively participated in the movement. On May 26th, all four police officers involved in Floyd’s death were both charged and dismissed from their positions.

Height / Weight / Age

George Floyd was born on October 14, 1973, and was 47 years old at the time of his death. He stood tall at a height of 193 centimeters or 6 feet 4 inches. With a weight of 82 kilograms or 180 pounds, he had a fit and healthy physique. George Floyd had a youthful appearance, complemented by his dark brown eyes and black hair.

Net Worth

The sources indicate that the estimated net worth of George Floyd was either unknown or undergoing revision.

Education / Family

Floyd, an individual of African-American descent, was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA. His parents, George Perry Floyd Sr. and Larcenia “Cissy” Jones Floyd, brought him up alongside his six siblings.

After completing his education at Yates High School, he pursued higher studies at South Florida Community College, but unfortunately, he did not finish his college degree. Floyd was awarded a football scholarship by South Florida Community College.

Name

George Floyd

Birth NameGeorge Perry Floyd Jr.
NicknamePerry, Big Foot, Big Floyd
Birth PlaceFayetteville, North Carolina, US
Date Of Birth14 October 1973
Age47 years old (At the time of his death)
HeightIn centimeters –193 cmIn feet inches – 6’4”
WeightIn Kilograms – 82 kgIn Pounds –  180 lbs
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack
ProfessionSecurity Guard
Sexual OrientationStraight
SchoolYates High School
CollegeSouth Florida Community College
ReligionChristianity
NationalityAmerican
Home TownFayetteville, North Carolina, USA
Fathers NameGeorge Perry Floyd Sr. 

George Floyd with his family

Mothers NameLarcenia”Cissy” Jones Floyd
Siblings6 (Names not known)

Career / Fashion And Style

Throughout his career, he has taken on various occupations, including working as a truck driver and serving as a bouncer. In 2017, he embarked on a new path as a security guard at The Salvation Army’s Harbor Light Center. Following this, he transitioned to a security guard position at a restaurant. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic regulations, he faced job loss in 2020.

On May 25th, 2020, he was apprehended for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 bill when purchasing cigarettes at a grocery store located in the Powderhorn Park neighborhood of Minneapolis.

The store clerk promptly contacted the police, and during the arrest, one of the officers, Derek Chauvin, applied excessive force by placing his knee on Floyd’s neck for approximately nine minutes. When the emergency medical team arrived, they attended to Floyd and transferred him onto a stretcher. Sadly, Floyd was unresponsive prior to the arrival of the medical team and tragically passed away at the scene.

Girlfriend, Affairs, Wife, and More

He was not married but he has 2 daughters and 3 sons.

GirlfriendNot Known
Marital StatusUnmarried
WifeNone
ChildrenDaughters – TwoSons – Three

Favorite Things

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Favorite ActorsNot Known
Favorite ActressNot Known
Favorite Musical InstrumentNot Known
Favorite Singer(s)Not Known
Favorite SportNot Known

Some Interesting Facts About George Floyd

  • His murals were created by street artists in several countries across the world.
  • His death led to The Black Lives Matter movement.
  • After his death, several colleges and universities created scholarships in Floyd’s name.
  • His friends and family characterized him as a “gentle giant”.
  • He hails from African-American ethnicity.
  • In his tenth grade, he was the co-captain of the basketball team.

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