NBCUniversal Inc. July 15, 2019 11:51 am Boxing Champ Pernell ‘Sweet Pea' Whitaker Dead at 55 Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker was fatally struck by a truck in Virginia Beach on Sunday night. The four-time champion boxer and Olympics gold medalist was 55. US & World Videos 3:45 Afternoon rains expected on Sunday 4:04 Afternoon clouds over the region on Saturday 2:15 Prince William and Kate Middleton ‘going through hell,' friend claims (report) 8:01 Lady Gaga's outfit changes, Rihanna's bold looks and more iconic Met Gala moments 2:48 Taylor Swift fans react to Jake Gyllenhaal and Sabrina Carpenter's ‘SNL' appearance