Tim Janus, the world champion competitive eater known as “Eater X” who competed alongside Joey Chestnut, has died at age 49.

Janus was a regular at Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest, finishing runner-up to Chestnut in 2010 before placing third behind ...

Tim Janus, the competitive eating champion known as "Eater X," has died at age 49 after a long battle with cancer.

Titles under his belt included the world tiramisu-eating champion, the world ramen eating champion and world nigiri sushi eating champion.

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Competitive eater Tim Janus is dead at 49 from cancer. The longtime East Village resident also competed on “The Amazing Race” and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire.” ...

The legendary world champion competitive eater known as “Eater X” who once ate 54 hot dogs in one sitting and was ranked No.2 has reportedly died aged 49 after cancer ...

Tim Janus, the competitive eating champion known as “Eater X,” has died. He was 49 years old. Janus, who also appeared on The Amazing Race, died on September 16 following a battle with cancer. His ...

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