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“Gentleman” Jerry Valiant Passes Away
John S. Hill, who wrestled professionally as “Gentleman” Jerry Valiant of the Valiant Brothers tag team in the WWWF passed away on Thursday at the age of 68 after a battle with alzheimers.
Our deepest condolences go out to the family & friends.
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Pro Wrestler Sandy Scott Passes Away
We are sad to report that Sandy Scott passed away today. Percy Pringle (aka Paul Bearer) made the announcement this morning on his Twitter page.
Scott had battled pancreatic cancer for over a year before passing. Scott was one half of the Scott Brothers tag team, and held instrumental backstage positions with [...]
Umaga’s Cause Of Death Released
– Ivan Muchnick of The Wrestling Babylon is reporting that a supervisory forensic investigator has told him that lethal cocktail of drugs killed Eddie “Umaga” Fatu back on December 4th, 2009.
The drugs found in Fatu’s system were as follows:
Hydrocodone (Painkiller)
Carisoprodol (Soma- Muscle Relaxer)
Diazepam (Valium)
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More Details On Jack Brisco’s Passing
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February 1, 2010
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WRESTLING HALL OF FAME LEGEND JACK BRISCO PASSES AWAY AT THE AGE OF 68
(Tampa, FL) – Friends and fans of the late WWE Hall of Famer, Jack Brisco, were saddened to hear that the legendary grappler passed away earlier today from heart [...]
Wrestling Personalities Speaks On Jack Brisco’s Passing
– Various wrestling personalities have taken to their Twitter accounts to express their condolences to the family of Jack Brisco, who passed away this morning at the age of 68. Here is what some wrestlers are saying:
Awesome Kong: “RIP Jack Brisco”
Christopher Daniels: “RIP Jack Brisco. My condolences to his family [...]
WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco Passes Away
– We’re sad to report that former NWA Heavyweight Champion & WWE Hall of Famer Jack Brisco has passed away. He was 68 years old.
Very little details regarding his death are available, he reportedly underwent a triple heart bypass several weeks ago and had been in a rehabilitation center.
Jack and his [...]
Former WWF Star Passes Away
– The Associated Press is reporting that former WWF wrestler, boxer, and politician Tony Halme (AKA Ludvig Borga) was found dead in his apartment. He was 47 years old.
Halme wrestled for New Japan Pro Wrestling in the early ’90’s and had a brief run in 1993 & 1994 for the WWF [...]
Jim Ross Remembers His Friend Steve “Dr. Death” Williams
In his latest blog on www.jrsbarbq.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted a blog in remembrance of his longtime friend “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, who died earlier this week after a long bout with cancer. “Since Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams passed away earlier this week I have not addressed the matter until now,” [...]
WWE Statement On The Passing Of Steve Williams
– World Wrestling Entertainment acknowledged the passing of “Dr. Death” Steve Williams on WWE.com. The article notes his history, including quotes from Williams in an interview he did a while back.
You can read it by visiting WWE.com
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More Comments From Wrestlers On Steve Williams
– More wrestling personalities spoke on the passing of “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, who passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
Chris Jericho: God bless u Dr Death not only were u a tough bastard as Stu would say, but you were also a fighter and a true inspiration. Gambate!!
Matt Morgan: [...]
