2000
Name:
Gary Albright
Date
of Death: January 7, 2000
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: On January 7, 2000, Albright wrestled at a World Xtreme Wrestling
show in Hazleton, Pennsylvania against Lucifer Grimm (real name Bill Owens).
After being hit with a three-quarter facelock bulldog, Albright collapsed to
the canvas. A worried Grimm rolled Albright on top of himself to finish the
match after which concerned wrestlers and ring crew tried to resuscitate him.
Albright was pronounced dead shortly after being removed from the ring.
The
official cause of death is listed as a heart attack. The medical examiners also
found that Albright suffered from diabetes, had an enlarged heart, and blockage
of several coronary arteries.Because it was determined that Albright died of
natural causes, the police were never involved in the matter
Known
for: AJPW (1995 - 1999)
Name:
Al Costello
Date
of Death: January 22, 2000
Age:
80
Cause
of Death: pneumonia and heart problems
Story
of Death: On 22 January 2000, Costello died from a combination of pneumonia and heart problems, in Clearwater, Florida. In 2003, Al Costello and Roy Heffernan became the first tag team to ever be inducted into the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.Since that time, the Hall of Fame has honored other tag teams, but The Fabulous Kangaroos were given the honor of being the first. In the tradition of the Kangaroos, they were "billed as champions on arrival" one last time.
Known
for: Tag Team of the Fabulous Kangaroo's
Name:
Bobby Duncum Jr.
Date
of Death: January 27, 2000
Age:
34
Cause
of Death: drug overdose
Story
of Death: After taking time off from WCW to recover from reconstructive rotator
cuff surgery, Duncum died of an accidental overdose of a prescription
painkiller prescribed by his doctor
Known
For: ECW (1997-1998), WCW (1998-2000)
Name:
Liz Chase
Date
of Death: February 26, 2000
Age:
45
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: Passed away during Surgry
Known
for: Trainer of ECW Vixxen Angel Orsini
Name:
Gordon Solie
Date
of Death: July 27, 2000
Age:
71
Cause
of Death: Throat Cancer
Story
of Death: Solie's
last announcing job was to be the Heroes of Wrestling pay-per-view
in 1999, but he could not attend due to failing health. He died of throat cancer on July 27, 2000.
Known
for: NWA/WCW Announcer, WWE Hall of Fame, and the most famous Voice in Pro
Wrestling History
Name:
Tony Parisi
Date
of Death: August 19, 2000
Age:
58
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: He
operated the Niagara Family Inn and Big Anthony's Restaurant in Niagara Falls
with his family until he died from a heart attack on August 19, 2000
Known for: WWWF (1967- 1968)
Known for: WWWF (1967- 1968)
Name: Professor Toru Tanaka
Date
of Death: August 22, 2000
Age:
70
Cause
of Death: Heart Failure
Story
of Death: Died of heart failure on August 22, 2000. He was given a full military funeral.
Known
for: Former WWWF (1962-1977)
Name:
Yokozuna
Date
of Death: October 2, 2000
Age:
34
Cause
of Death: fluid in his lungs
Story
of Death: On October 23, 2000, Yokozuna died from fluid in his lungs in his
room at the Moat House Hotel, Liverpool, England while he was on an independent
wrestling tour in Europe. At the time, it was widely reported that he died of
heart failure or a heart attack, but this was later found to be incorrect.
yokozuna's weight at his death was 680 lb (310 kg)
Known
for: WWF (1992-1996),
Name:
Cherie Dupree
Date
of Death: November 5, 2000
Age:
73
Cause
of Death: Health Problems
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: The World's first Known Valet in wrestling history and the former Wife and
Valet to Gorgeous George
2001
Name: Neil Stewart
Date of Death: January 2, 2001
Age:
74
Cause
of Death: Unknown
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: Girl Wrestler of the 1950s promoted by the Famous Billy Wolfe
Name:
Villaño I
Date
of Death: January 4, 2001
Age:
50
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: In late 2000 Villano had undergone brain surgery to correct a
coagulum caused by the hard bumps taken during his wrestling career. In the
days leading up to January 4, 2001 he had been talking about getting back in
shape for a retirement match but his health took a turn for the worse on
January 4. The official cause of the death was a **heart attack caused** by a
**cerebral haemorrhage**. He was buried the very next day, wearing the Villano
mask and a cape with the UWA logo on it. The funeral was attended by a number
of luchadors, including the Brazos family, Perro Aguayo, Cien Caras, Universo
2000, El Felino, Ringo Mendoza and others.
Known
for: Legendary luchador Wrestler
Name:
Johnny Valentine
Date
of Death: April 24, 2001
Age:
72
Cause
of Death: Natural Causes
Story
of Death: Valentine died peacefully in River Oaks, Texas on April 24, 2001. He was 72.His wife Sharon kept his ashes in her bedroom. She died in 2013
Known
for: WWWF (1966-1968) Father of WWE Hall of Fame Greg "The
Hammer" Valentine
Name:
Terry BAM BAM Gordy
Date
of Death: July 16, 2001
Age:
40
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Gordy died of a heart attack caused by a blood clot on July 16, 2001. He was 40.
Known
for: WWF (1984) NWA (1987) JCP (1989) WCW (1992) ECW (1996) WWF (1996)
Name:
Rhonda Sing
Date
of Death: July 27, 2001
Age:
40
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: After leaving WCW, Sing took a break from wrestling.In 2001, she worked as a caregiver to the handicapped.On July 27, 2001, Sing died from a heart attack at the age of 40.Bruno Lauer disputes her cause of death in an interview with Online World of Wrestling Radio where he states that, "she took herself out."She never married or had children.
Known
for: WWF (1995), WCW
(1999-2000)
Name:
Chris Adams
Date
of Death: October 7, 2001
Age:
46
Cause
of Death: Murder
Story
of Death: In April 2000, Adams and his girlfriend of four months, Linda
Kaphengst, were both found unconscious inside a friend's apartment, the victims
of an overdose of the drug GHB and alcohol. Adams recovered, but Kaphengst died
at a local hospital ten hours later. Over a year later, Adams was indicted on a
manslaughter charge, but on October 7, 2001, while awaiting trial, he was
fatally shot in the chest during a drunken brawl with a friend, known as
Booray, at the man's Texas home. The gun owner claimed self-defense and was
found innocent of all charges. This decision drew the ire of many wrestling
fans, fellow wrestlers and family members, including brother Neil, who holds
strong animosity towards the gun owner to this day.
Known for: WCW (1997-1999), Trainer of Stone Cold Steve Austin
Known for: WCW (1997-1999), Trainer of Stone Cold Steve Austin
Name:
Helen Hart
Date
of Death: November 4, 2001
Age:
77
Cause
of Death: Heart Failure
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: The Mother of the Famous Hart Family out of Canada including Bret The
Hitman Hart & Owen Hart, Helen is also the Wife of Legendary Wrestler Stu
Hart
Name:
Ed Whalan
Date
of Death: December 4, 2001
Age:
74
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: heart attack while vacationing in Florida
Known
for: the voice of Stampede Wrestling for most of its existence
Name:
Russ Haas
Date
of Death: December 15, 2001
Age:
27
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death:On September 24, 2001, Haas had a heart attack. On December 15, 2001, he died of heart failure in his sleep at the age of 27.He was found dead by his wife, Deedra, shortly after his brother Charlie had left for the night. Haas was buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, in Houston, Texas.
Known
for: The brother of WWF's Own Charlie Haas and WWF Developmental
2002
Name:
Steve Bolus
Date
of Death: February 18, 2002
Age:
26
Cause
of Death: Drug Over-dose
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Former XPW Wrestler
Date
of Death: April 18, 2002
Age:
63
Cause
of Death: diabetes and renal failure
Story
of Death: awaiting a kidney transplant when he died from complications from.
Known
for: WWWF (1965) AWA (1974-1977) JCP ( 1981-1983) NWA (1975-1985) AWA (1986-1990)
Name:
Lou Thez
Date
of Death: April 28, 2002
Age:
86
Cause
of Death: Natural Causes
Story
of Death:After undergoing triple bypass surgery for an aortic valve replacement on April 9, 2002, Thesz died due to complications weeks later on April 28 in Orlando, Florida.
Known for: AWA (1937-1939) NWA (1939-1956)
Known for: AWA (1937-1939) NWA (1939-1956)
Name:
Randy "Pee Wee" Anderson
Date
of Death: May 7, 2002
Age:
41
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: Anderson was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 36.He was
diagnosed after recognizing his symptoms while reading a medical
magazine.Because of a malignant tumor, he had to have his left testicle
removed. He died on May 5, 2002 at the age of 42. He was survived by his wife
Crisite, daughter Montana, and son Chase.
Known
for: WCW (1985- 1999)
Name:
Big Dick Dudley
Date
of Death: May 16, 2002
Age:
34
Cause
of Death: Kidney Failure
Story
of Death: On May 16, 2002, Rizzo was found dead in his apartment due to kidney failure.
Known
For: ECW (994-1999) XPW (1999-2000)
Name:
Shoichi Arai
Date
of Death: May 16, 2002
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: On the morning of May 16 2002, Arai committed suicide in Mizumoto
Park in the Katsushika Ward of Tokyo, hanging himself using the neck-tie of his
business suit. He was found by a jogger at 6:20 AM. Arai's death would lead to
an insurance policy for his ex-wife and child. Sadly, the life insurance that
Arai's ex-wife and child would receive was still not enough, and years later
the Arai family was still paying back the money owed to the Yakuza.His Suicide
happend to be nine days after FMW Closed it's doors
Known
for: Founder of Japan's FMW Wrestling
Name:
The British Bulldog
Date
of Death: May 17, 2002
Age:
39
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death:Before his death on 18 May 2002, Smith had been training with the intent of resuming his career, and had wrestled in three tag team matches with his son, Harry Smith the previous weekend in Manitoba, Canada
Known
for: WWF (1985-1988), WWF (1991-1992), WCW (1993), WWF (1994-1998), WCW
(1998-1999), WWF(1999-2000),
Name:
Rocko Rock
Date
of Death: September 21, 2002
Age:
49
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Rocko died of a heart attack on September 21, 2002, at the age of 49, while in route to a Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling show where he was scheduled to wrestle against Gary Wolfe in a match for the promotion's heavyweight title.
Known
for: WCW (1990) ECW ( 1995) WCW (1996) WWF (1999)
Name: Mr. Wrestling
Date
of Death: November 30, 2002
Age:
75
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: On November 30, 2002, MR. Wrestling died from a heart attack at his home in
Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of 68. Before his death, he was scheduled
to be interviewed for a WWE Confidential piece on the October 1975 plane crash.
Known
for: WWWF (1968-1974) NWA (1974-1982)
Name:
The Diva
Date
of Death: December 22, 2002
Age:
28
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
For: Indy Wrestler who often was tag team with Macaela Mercedes who became
famous as a WWE Diva herself Jillian Hall 3 years later
2003
Name:
The Sheik Ed Farhat
Date
of Death: January 18, 2003
Age:
80
Cause
of Death: Natural Causes
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: WWWF (1965-1969) ECW (1994) Uncle of Hard-core wrestling star Sabu
Name:
MR. Perfect
Date
of Death: February 10, 2003
Age:
44
Cause
of Death: Acute Cocaine Intoxication
Story
of Death: On February 10, 2003, Hennig was found dead in a Florida hotel room.
He was 44 years old. The Hillsborough County Medical Examiner's Office declared
acute cocaine intoxication to be the cause of his death. His father said that
steroids and painkillers also contributed to his death. Hennig was survived by
his parents, Larry and Irene, two brothers, Randy and Jesse, and two sisters,
Sandra and Susan and four children, Joe, Amy, Kaite, and Hank.
Known
for: AWA (1979-1988), WWF (1989-1996), WCW (1997-2000), WWF (2002) TNA (2003)
Name:
Tony Altomare
Date
of Death: February 18, 2003
Age:
74
Cause
of Death: heart failure
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Former WWWF (1960-1979)
Name:
Sailor Art Thomas
Date
of Death: March 20, 2003
Age:
79
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: WWWF (1964-1979)
Name:
Babs Wingo
Date
of Death: April 19, 2003
Age:
unknown
Cause
of Death: Illness
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: One of the first Few African American women in wrestling during the Golden
Era
Name:
Miss Elizabeth.
Date
of Death: May 1, 2003
Age:
42
Cause
of Death: Accidental Drug Over-dose
Story
of Death: On May 1, 2003, in Marietta, Georgia, Lex Luger called 9-1-1 from his
home and reported that Elizabeth was not breathing. She did not respond to
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, and paramedics rushed her to a hospital, where
she was pronounced dead. Elizabeth was aged 42. Luger's phone call was later
aired on an episode of WWE Confidential.
Known
For: First Lady Of Wrestling, WWF (1985-1992), WCW (1996-2000).
Name:
Classy Freddie Blassie
Date
of Death: June 2, 2003
Age:
85
Cause
of Death: kidney failure
Story
of Death: His final wrestling appearance was May 12, 2003 in Philadelphia on Monday Night Raw, three weeks before his death. The segment featured Blassie, his wife, and Raw GM Eric Bischoff, who was about to allow 3 Minute Warning to attack him, until Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Dudley Boyz stepped in. His final words on WWE television were "D-Von, Get the table", to a monstrous applause.
Known
for: Famous WWWF/WWF (1964) (1971-1986)
Name:
Pittbull #2 Anthony Durante
Date
of Death: September 25
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: Drug Over-dose
Story
of Death: died on September 25, 2003 along with his girlfriend, Dianna Hulsey,
both from drug overdose of fentanyl.He and his girlfriend were found after
lying in their home dead for days, all while their two small children, a
21-month-old boy and 8-month-old girl, were apparently alone in the house among
the bodies
Known
for: ECW (1992) (1994-1997)
Name:
Borris Volkoff
Date
of Death: October 15, 2003
Age:
76
Cause
of Death: congestive heart failure
Story
of Death: unknown
Known WWWF (1964-1970)
Name:
Stu Hart
Date
of Death: October 16, 2003
Age:
88
Cause
of Death: Diabetes & Pneumonia
Story
of Death: Hart was admitted to Rockyview General Hospital on October 3, 2003
for an elbow infection and then developed pneumonia. He also suffered from
ailments associated with diabetes and arthritis. He had a stroke and died 13
days later at the age of 88.
Known for: Ledgendary Wrestler & The Father of The Hart Family
Known for: Ledgendary Wrestler & The Father of The Hart Family
Name:
Road Warrior Hawk
Date
of Death: October 19, 2003
Age:
46
Cause
of Death: heart attack
Story
of Death: died on October 19, 2003 in the early morning in his home in Indian
Rocks Beach, Florida. He was 46 years old. His friends said that he and his
wife Dale had recently bought a condominium near their current home and were
packing their boxes the night before. Hawk said that he felt tired and went to
take a nap. When his wife checked on him at about 1 a.m., he had died of an
apparent heart attack. At the time of his death, Hawk and Animal were working
on a book about their careers.
Known
for: Tag team in the AWA (1985-1986), NWA (1986-1990), WWF (1990-1992), ECW (1993); WCW (1993) (1995-1996) WWF (1997-1998)
Name:
Crash Holly
Date
of Death: November 6, 2003
Age:
32
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: died at the age of 32 on November 6, 2003, while at the home of
wrestler Stevie Richards in Florida. He was found partially clothed with a pool
of vomit around his face. Empty prescription medication bottles and a partly
consumed bottle of alcohol were found nearby, and he had recently received
divorce papers from his wife.The cause of death was first ruled as choking on
his own vomit, but it was later officially ruled a suicide.
Known
for: WWF/E Star (1999-2003), TNA Star (2003)
Name:
Moondog Spot
Date
of Death: November 29, 2003
Age:
unknown
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: collapsing in the ring during a match
Known
for: WWF (1981-1985) TNA (2003)
Name:
The Wall
Date
of Death: December 6, 2003
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death:On December 6, 2003, Tuite was found unconscious in his hotel room by All Japan Pro Wrestling management and several wrestlers, including NOSAWA and La Parka. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The cause of death was later identified as a heart attack by the medical examiner assigned to the case. There is no physical, toxicological or other evidence that illicit substances were an immediate or remote cause of death.
Known
for: WCW (1999-2001) & TNA (2002-2003)
Name:
Mike Lozanski
Date
of Death: December 18, 2003
Age:
35
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Former ECW Star
2004
Date
of Death: January 24, 2004
Age:
68
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: On January 24, 2004, at the age of 69, Tunney died of a heart attack in his sleep at his home in Waterdown, Ontario, after a sudden illness
Known
for: WWF (1984-1995)
Name:
Hard Boiled Haggerty
Date
of Death: January 27, 2004
Age:
78
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: Haggerty died at his home in Malibu, California. His interment was at Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery.
Known
for: AWA (1960-1961)
Name:
Hercules
Date
of Death: March 6, 2004
Age:
46
Cause
of Death: heart disease
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: WWF Star (1985-1992 )
Name:
James Dudley
Date
of Death: June 1, 2004
Age:
93
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: longtime employee and confidant of Vincent James McMahon and Capitol
Wrestling and the WWWF, WWF Hall of Fame
Name:
Big Bossman
Date
of Death: September 22, 2004
Age:
41
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: died of a heart attack at his home in Acworth, Georgia on September
22, 2004 while his sister was visiting him
Known
for: JCP (1985-1987), WWF 1988- 1993, WCW 1993-1998, WWE
1998-2003
Name:
Marianna
Date
of Death: September 26
Age:
35
Cause
of Death: Breast Cancer
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: WWF Diva 1999
2005
Name:
Chris Candido
Date
of Death: April 28, 2005
Age:
33:
Cause
of Death: Blood Clot of the Leg
Story
of Death: At TNA Lockdown on April 24, 2005 Candido fractured both his tibia
and fibula and dislocated his ankle during a steel cage match with Lance Hoyt
against Apolo and Sonny Siaki. He underwent surgery the next day to have steel
plates and screws inserted into his leg. Later in the week, Sunny picked
Candido up from the airport, and was told he was given only pain medication but
no antibiotics, which are normally given after surgery. He was at the following
Impact! tapings managing The Naturals. On April 28, 2005, Candido felt ill and
his condition worsened during the day. He collapsed in the evening and was
rushed to the hospital. He was diagnosed with pneumonia. Doctors drained his
lungs, but Candido died soon afterwards. He was 33 years old. According to his
brother Johnny, Candido died due to a blood clot, a complication from surgery.
Known
for: ECW 1992-1993, WWF 1995-1996, ECW 1997-1999, XPW 1999-2000, WCW 2000, XPW
2000 -2003, TNA 2005
Name:
Lord Alfred Hayes
Date
of Death: July 20, 2005
Age:
77
Cause
of Death: series of strokes
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: The Voice of the WWF from 1982-1995
Date
of Death: August 18, 2005
Age:
23Cause of Death: Motorcycle Accident
Story
of Death: died in a motorcycle accident near his home in New Jersey on August
18, 2005, at the age of 23. He was on the motorbike on Ellis Street in
Glassboro, New Jersey with his cousin, Jeremy Bauman, who was driving, when a
Ford Taurus turned in front of them from the adjoining Higgins Drive. The
motorbike hit the car on the driver's side, and both Cash and his cousin were
thrown off, and died at the scene. The driver of the car later died en route to
the hospital.
Known
for: CZW Hard-core Wrestler
Name:
Reggie "Crusher" Lisowski
Date
of Death: October 20, 2005
Age:
79
Cause
of Death: Brain Tumor
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: 3 time AWA Heavyweight Champion
Name:
Eddie Guerrero
Date
of Death: November 13, 2005
Age:
38
Cause
of Death: Heart Failure
Story
of Death: On November 13, 2005, Guerrero was found unconscious in his hotel room
(The Marriott City Center) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by his nephew, Chavo.
Chavo attempted CPR, but Eddie Guerrero was pronounced dead when paramedics
arrived on the scene. He was 38 years old. An autopsy revealed that Guerrero
died as a result of acute heart failure due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular
disease. Guerrero's wife Vickie Guerrero claimed that he had been unwell in the
week preceding his death. On the November 30 edition of WWE Byte This!, Chavo
said that Guerrero had been working hard and was at peak physical fitness as a
result, doing cardiovascular and weight training exercises every day.
Known
for: ECW 1995, WCW 1995-2000, WWF/E 2000-2005, 2006 WWE Hall of Fame, WWE
Smack-down Champion-
2006
Name:
Emory Hale
Date
of Death: January 29, 2006
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: Kidney Problems
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: WCW (2000)
Name:
Johnny Grunge
Date
of Death: February 16, 2006
Age:
39
Cause
of Death: sleep apnea
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: ECW (1993-1996), WCW (1996-1999) WWF (1999)
Name:
Kay Noble
Date
of Death: April 27, 2006
Age:
67
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: AWA (1963-1971)
Name:
Earthquake.
Date
of Death: June 7, 2006
Age:
42
Cause
of Death: Bladder Cancer
Story
of Death: Earthquake retired from wrestling in 2004 after it was revealed that
he had developed bladder cancer, in which he was given a twenty percent chance
to live, assuming he continued with his chemotherapy treatments. During his
November 18, 2005 interview on WrestleCrap Radio, Earthquake announced that a
recent radiation dosage did not go as planned, as it had no effect on the
tumor. He also announced that multiple tumors had spread to his lungs.
Known
For: WWF (1989-1994), WCW (1994-1997), WWF (1998-1999)..
Name:
"Crazy" Luke Graham
Date
of Death: June 23, 2006
Age:
66
Cause
of Death: congestive heart failure
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: Former WWWF (1964-1968) AWA (1968-1971) WWWF (1972-1974)
Name:
Bob Orton SR
Date
of Death: July 16, 2006
Age:
76
Cause
of Death: series of heart attacks
Story
of Death:unknown
Known
for: The father of Former WWE Star Bob Orton Jr. and Grandfather of Current WWE
Star Randy Orton. Became a Popular wrestler in the NWA Territories in the
1950's though the 1980's
Name:
Joey Maggs
Date
of Death: October 15, 2006
Age:
37
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: Former WCW Star
Name:
Spunik Monroe
Date
of Death: November 3, 2006
Age:
77
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: first white men in the 1950's to wrestle against black wrestlers in the
ring
Name:
The Spoiler
Date
of Death: December 16, 2006
Age:
66
Cause
of Death: Leukemia
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Former WCCW, WWF, NWA, & AWA Star
2007
Date
of Death: January 4, 2007
Age:
56
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death:Lang died at age 56 in a Portland, Oregon homeless shelter after a 10-year bout of homelessness.
Known
for: NWA (1981-1983)AWA (1986)
Date
of Death: January 19, 2007
Age:
45
Cause
of Death: Drug Over-dose
Story
of Death: On the morning of January 19, 2007, Bigelow was found dead in his
home by Remiesiewicz at approximately 10:00 a.m. EST in Hudson, Florida. He was
45 years old. The autopsy results showed that Bigelow's death was due to
multiple drugs found in his system including toxic levels of cocaine and an
anti-anxiety drug. Bigelow was also suffering from a heart problem,
specifically arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Known
for: WWF 1987-1988, NWA 1988-1990, WWF 1993-1995, ECW 1996-1998, WCW 1998-2001
Name:
Doug Gentry
Date
of Death: January 26, 2007
Age:
34
Cause
of Death: Heart Diease
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: ROH President & ECW Fan Cam
Operator
Date
of Death: February 17, 2007
Age:
42
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: On February 17, 2007, at around 10:30 p.m, a group of Awesome's
friends found him hanged in his Tampa home. He was 42 years old. WWE recognized
Awesome's death on-air by displaying an "In Memory..." graphic at the
beginning of the February 20, 2007 edition of ECW on Sci Fi, and an article
about his death was posted on WWE.com, saying that Awesome was found dead but
omitting the cause of death.
Known
for: ECW 1993, ECW 1998-2000, WCW 2000 -2001, WWE 2001- 2002
Name:
Tracy Richards
Date
of Death: February 25, 2007
Age:
50
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: unknown.
Known
for: First Woman wrestler to use the power body slam
Name:
Bad News Brown
Date
of Death: March 6, 2007
Age:
63
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Coage died on the morning of March 6, 2007 in his hometown of Calgary
at Rockyview Hospital, having been rushed to the hospital after complaining of
chest pains. He died minutes later of a heart attack
Known
for: WWF 1988-1990
Name:
Black Shadow
Date
of Death: March 8, 2007
Age:
82
Cause
of Death: Pneumonia
Story
of Death: died on March 8, 2007, age 82, in Mexico City after suffering from
pneumonia
Known
for: The rivalry between Black Shadow and El Santo culminated in a Luchas de
Apuestas, or mask vs. mask match, on November 7, 1952. The 70 minute match that
is still heralded today as one of the most famous in Latin American history. It
helped popularize the concept with mask matches still the biggest draws in
Lucha Libre to the modern day
Name:
Ernie Ladd
Date
of Death: March 10, 2007
Age:
68
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death:unknown
Known
for: NFL Football & WWE Hall of Fame
Name:
Arnold Saaland
Date
of Death: March 13, 2007
Age:
83
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: WWWF (1964-1978)
Date
of Death: March 28, 2007
Age:
101
Cause
of Death: Kidney Failure
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Abe Coleman (the World's oldest living wrestler - until now)
Name:
Dynamite D
Date
of Death: April 11, 2007
Age:
unknown
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: XPW (2002-2003)
Name:
Sensational Sherri
Date
of Death: June 15, 2007
Age:
49
Cause
of Death: accidental drug overdose
Story
of Death: On the morning of June 15, 2007, Sherri died at her mother's
residence in McCalla, Alabama, near Birmingham. On September 11, 2007, homicide
investigators in Tuscaloosa, Alabama released the toxicology report stating
that she died of an accidental overdose with multiple drugs in her system,
including high amounts of oxycodone
Known
for: AWA (1984-1987), WWF (1987-1993), ECW (1993-1994), WCW (1994-1997) (2000),
Date
of Death: June 15, 2007
Age:
72
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Once Romantically linked to Famous Promoter Billy Wolfe and a famous
female grappler of the golden era
Date
of Death: June 22, 2007
Age:
43
Cause
of Death: Murder
Story
of Death: On June 25, 2007, police entered Benoit's home on a "welfare
check" after several missed appointments, leading to concerns. The
officers discovered the bodies of Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their 7-year-old
son Daniel at around 2:30 p.m. EDT. Upon investigating, no additional suspects
were sought by authorities. It was determined that Benoit had committed the
murders.
Over
a three day period, Benoit had killed his wife and son before he hanged
himself. His wife was bound before the killing. Benoit's son was drugged and
likely unconscious before Benoit strangled him.Benoit then committed
suicide with a weight machine.
WWE
canceled the scheduled three hour long live Raw show on June 25, and replaced
the broadcast version with a tribute to his life and career, featuring his past
matches, segments from the Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story DVD, and
comments from wrestlers and announcers. However, once the details of the
murder–suicide became apparent, WWE quickly and quietly began distancing itself
from the wrestler by removing merchandise and no longer mentioning him. The
June 26 episode of ECW began with Vince McMahon addressing the television
audience about the circumstances and announcing that there would be no mention
of Benoit that night other than his comments. There was no mention of Benoit at
all the following Friday on Smackdown.
Toxicology
reports released on July 17, 2007 revealed that at their time of death, Nancy
had three different drugs in her system: Xanax, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone,
all of which were found at the therapeutic rather than toxic levels. Daniel was
found to have Xanax in his system, which led the chief medical examiner to believe
that he was sedated before he was murdered. Benoit was found to have Xanax,
hydrocodone, and an elevated level of testosterone, caused by a synthetic form
of the hormone, in his system. The chief medical examiner attributed the
testosterone level to Benoit possibly being treated for a deficiency caused by
previous steroid abuse or testicular insufficiency. There was no indication
that anything in Benoit's body contributed to his violent behavior that led to
the murder–suicide, concluding that there was no "roid-rage"
involved.[105] Prior to the murder–suicide, Benoit had been given illegal
steroids not in compliance with WWE's Talent Wellness Program in February 2006.
Benoit received nandrolone and anastrozole. During the investigation into
steroid abuse, it was revealed that other wrestlers had also been given
steroids.
After
the double-murder suicide, former wrestler Christopher Nowinski contacted
Michael Benoit, father of Chris Benoit, suggesting that years of trauma to his
son's brain may have led to his actions. Tests were conducted on Benoit's brain
by Julian Bailes, the head of neurosurgery at West Virginia University, and
results showed that "Benoit's brain was so severely damaged it resembled
the brain of an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient. He was reported to
have had an advanced form of dementia, similar to the brains of four retired
NFL players who had suffered multiple concussions, sank into depression, and
harmed themselves or others. Bailes and his colleagues concluded that repeated
concussions can lead to dementia, which can contribute to severe behavioral
problems. Benoit's father suggests that brain damage may have been the leading
cause of the crime. He also confirmed that his son was quietly cremated, but
what was done with the ashes is not public knowledge
Known
for: NWA (1989-1990), ECW (1993-1995), WCW (1996-1997)
Date
of Death: June 24, 2007
Age:
40
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: On June 25, 2007, police entered Benoit's home on a "welfare
check" after several missed appointments, leading to concerns. The
officers discovered the bodies of Benoit, his wife Nancy, and their 7-year-old
son Daniel at around 2:30 p.m. EDT. Upon investigating, no additional suspects
were sought by authorities. It was determined that Benoit had committed the
murders.
Over
a three day period, Benoit had killed his wife and son before he hanged
himself. His wife was bound before the killing. Benoit's son was drugged and
likely unconscious before Benoit strangled him.Benoit then committed
suicide with a weight machine.
WWE
canceled the scheduled three hour long live Raw show on June 25, and replaced
the broadcast version with a tribute to his life and career, featuring his past
matches, segments from the Hard Knocks: The Chris Benoit Story DVD, and
comments from wrestlers and announcers. However, once the details of the
murder–suicide became apparent, WWE quickly and quietly began distancing itself
from the wrestler by removing merchandise and no longer mentioning him. The
June 26 episode of ECW began with Vince McMahon addressing the television
audience about the circumstances and announcing that there would be no mention
of Benoit that night other than his comments. There was no mention of Benoit at
all the following Friday on Smackdown.
Toxicology
reports released on July 17, 2007 revealed that at their time of death, Nancy
had three different drugs in her system: Xanax, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone,
all of which were found at the therapeutic rather than toxic levels. Daniel was
found to have Xanax in his system, which led the chief medical examiner to
believe that he was sedated before he was murdered. Benoit was found to have
Xanax, hydrocodone, and an elevated level of testosterone, caused by a
synthetic form of the hormone, in his system. The chief medical examiner
attributed the testosterone level to Benoit possibly being treated for a
deficiency caused by previous steroid abuse or testicular insufficiency. There
was no indication that anything in Benoit's body contributed to his violent
behavior that led to the murder–suicide, concluding that there was no
"roid-rage" involved.[105] Prior to the murder–suicide, Benoit had
been given illegal steroids not in compliance with WWE's Talent Wellness
Program in February 2006. Benoit received nandrolone and anastrozole. During
the investigation into steroid abuse, it was revealed that other wrestlers had
also been given steroids.
After
the double-murder suicide, former wrestler Christopher Nowinski contacted
Michael Benoit, father of Chris Benoit, suggesting that years of trauma to his
son's brain may have led to his actions. Tests were conducted on Benoit's brain
by Julian Bailes, the head of neurosurgery at West Virginia University, and
results showed that "Benoit's brain was so severely damaged it resembled
the brain of an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient."[108] He was reported to
have had an advanced form of dementia, similar to the brains of four retired
NFL players who had suffered multiple concussions, sank into depression, and
harmed themselves or others. Bailes and his colleagues concluded that repeated
concussions can lead to dementia, which can contribute to severe behavioral
problems. Benoit's father suggests that brain damage may have been the leading
cause of the crime. He also confirmed that his son was quietly cremated, but
what was done with the ashes is not public knowledge
Known
for: WCW (1992-1993), ECW (1994-1995), WCW (1995-2000), WWF/WWE (2000-2007)
Name:
Devil Bhudakahn
Date
of Death: July 15, 2007
Age:
32
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: After The Benoit Family Tragedy, and What Chris benoit was responsible
for, Bhudakahn who idolized Benoit and even learned and mastered Benoit's wrestling
skills committed suicide in almost the same fashion as how Benoit did it nearly
a month later
Known
for: Pittsburgh wrestling star from PWX Wrestling and Deaf Wrestlefest
Name:
John Kronus
Date
of Death: July 18, 2007
Age:
38
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: found dead in his fiancée Brandy Laundry's home in Laconia, New
Hampshire on July 18, 2007, several days after he had undergone knee surgery.
He was 38 years old. Kronus died in his sleep, with his death subsequently
attributed to heart failure resulting from an enlarged heart. He was survived
by his nine-year-old son, Gage Christian Caiazzo
Known
for: ECW (1995-1997) XPW (2000-2001)
Name:
Lita “Latin Hellcat” Marez
Date
of Death: July 27, 2007
Age:
69
Cause
of Death: Unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Trained by Mildred Burke & Mae Young
Name:
Bronco Lubich
Date
of Death: August 11, 2007
Age:
81
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Help Trained Stone Cold Steve Austin
Name:
Brian Adams
Date
of Death: August 13, 2007
Age:
43
Cause
of Death: drug over-dose
Story
of Death: On August 13, 2007, Adams was found unconscious in his bed by his
wife at their Tampa, Florida home. She called 911, but he was pronounced dead
by paramedics after they arrived. He was 44 years old. Adams reportedly
received illegal steroids in February 2006, including nandrolone, testosterone
and HGH. These drugs were speculated to have played a role in his death
Known
for: WWF 1989-1990, WWF 1992-1998, WCW 1998-2001, WWF 2001
Name:
The Missing Link
Date
of Death: August 16, 2007
Age:
69
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: NWA (1979-1985) WWF (1985)
Name:
Billy Darnell
Date
of Death: September 7, 2007
Age:
81
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: WWWF Star
Name:
"Shocker" Sean Evans
Date
of Death: October 2, 2007
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: Lung Cancer
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Pittsburgh wrestling star from PWX Wrestling and a top Jobber in WWE &
WCW at one point
Name:
Fabulous Moolah
Date
of Death: November 3, 2007
Age:
84
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Ellison died on November 2, 2007 at the age of 84 in Columbia, South Carolina.[According to her daughter Mary, the possible cause of death was a heart attack or blood clot related to a recent shoulder replacement surgery. Mary Ellison is buried in a grave plot at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia, South Carolina. The plot appears to be a family plot designed for The Fabulous Moolah, her daughter Mary, Mae Young, Katie Glass, and add-ons for the rest of her family.
Known
for: NWA (1949-1956) WWWF/WWF (1956-1988)(1999-2000)
Date
of Death: November 24, 2007
Age:
53
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: It was reported that Angel was found dead in Bedford, Texas in
November 2007. He was found on his couch with the TV remote in hand. His body
was claimed by his "little sister", Missy Evans, a close friend for
more than 20 years. He did not have close family living near him but a sister
that he had not spoken to in more than 20 years was said to be living in Miami
at the time of this death. His friends all gathered at a Memorial Service in
North Richland Hills, that Ms. Evans planned, on December 8, 2007. Many
wrestling greats were there for his sendoff including Terry Taylor and Cowboy
Jonny Mandel
Known
for: World Class Championship Wrestling star, WCW Wrestler in 1990
2008
Date
of Death: February 6, 2008
Age:
86
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: wrestled as the Elephant Boy and was managed by Moolah before she was
Fabulous
Name:
Johnny Weaver
Date
of Death: February 15, 2008
Age:
72
Cause
of Death: natural causes
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: Legendary NWA Wrestler & Former Husband of Legendary Girl Wrestler
Penny Banner
Name:
Gary Hart
Date
of Death: March 16, 2008
Age:
66
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Hart died on March 16, 2008, following a heart attack at his home in
Euless, TX, after returning from an autograph session in Pennsylvania.
Known
for: JCP\WCW(1988-1990)
Name:
Chase Tatum
Date
of Death: March 16, 2008
Age:
34
Cause
of Death: drug over-dose
Story
of Death: Tatum was found dead at his home in Atlanta, Georgia's
Buckhead neighborhood after an apparent accidental drug overdose, on March 23,
2008. His father states that Tatum was planning to enter a rehab facility to
help overcome his addiction.
Known for: WCW (1998-2000)
Name:
Judy Grable
Date
of Death: May 9, 2008
Age:
82
Cause
of Death: diabetes, strokes, and Alzheimer's
Story
of Death: Grable died on May 11, 2008 after living with diabetes, strokes, and Alzheimer's.
Known
for: Long running feud with Fabulous Moolah in the 1950's
Name:
Penny Banner
Date
of Death: May 12, 2008
Age:
73
Cause
of Death: Cancer
Story
of Death: In late 2005, Banner was diagnosed with cancer. In February 2006, the
cancer had shrunk considerably after a doctor's check-up. In late 2007, Banner
suffered several health crises, including pneumonia, resulting in severe weight
loss. She died in her sleep at the home of her daughter, Wendi, in Charlotte,
North Carolina on May 12, 2008..
Known
for: Legendary Woman Wrestler, The First AWA Women's champion
Name:
Killer Kowalski
Date
of Death: August 30, 2008
Age:
81
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Kowalski began experiencing escalating health problems in the time
leading up to his death. The Sun received the report on Kowalski from his
friend, another wrestling legend, Bruno Sammartino, that Kowalski had to go to
a rehabilitation center in Everett, Massachusetts, where he was recovering from
a knee injury. It seemed he was getting better, until he suffered a heart attack
on August 8, 2008. According to Slam! Sports, the Quincy Patriot Ledger, and
other sources, Kowalski's family was apprised that he would not recover. When
Kowalski was taken off life support on August 18, subsequent news reports
erroneously stated that he had died. Just before he passed, he was living in
Sydney, NSW Australia, before returning to Boston which was the location of his
death. Kowalski died on August 30, 2008
Known
for: Legendary Wrestler and Trainer for Triple H, Chyna, Malia Hosaka, Perry
Saturn, & April Hunter
Name:
Lia Mavia
Date
of Death: October 19, 2008
Age:
81
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: The Grandmother of the WWE & Hollywood star The Rock, Wife of WWWF
Star Peter Myvia, The Promoter of Wrestling in Hawaii,
Name:
S.D. Jones
Date
of Death: October 26, 2008
Age:
63
Cause
of Death: Stroke
Story
of Death: unknown.
Known
for: WWF Star of the 70s and 80s
2009
Name:
Test
Date
of Death: March 13, 2009
Age:
33
Cause
of Death: Drug Over-dose
Story
of Death: found dead in his Tampa, Florida home on March 13, 2009.Police were
called in after a concerned neighbor reported Martin appearing motionless for
several hours through a window outside of his condominium. Police retrieved the
body after scaling the apartment balcony. He is believed to have died the
previous day.[20][21] His death was ruled an accidental overdose of oxycodone.
It was later determined by forensic pathologist Dr. Bennet Omalu that Martin
had severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy, an Alzheimer's-like form of brain
damage that fellow pro wrestler Chris Benoit was found to be suffering from
shortly before his death in 2007, caused by repeated concussions and sub
concussive head injuries. He was cremated & his cremated remains were flown
to his family at his hometown of Whitby, Ontario, Canada at an unknown location
Known
for: WWE (1998-2004), WWE (2006), TNA (2007-2008).
Name:
Steve Doll
Date
of Death: March 22, 2009
Age:
48
Cause
of Death: Blood Clot
Story
of Death: died after a blood clot from his lungs reached his heart
Known
For: WWF Tag Team Wrestler from Well Dunn
Name:
Abismo Negro
Date
of Death: March 22, 2009
Age:
37
Cause
of Death: Drowning
Story
of Death: found dead on March 22, 2009. His body was found in a river near the
town of El Rosario, Sinaloa. According to a bus driver who was transporting
Negro and other passengers to Mexico City on Friday night March 20, Negro
became agitated, panicked and demanded to be let off the bus despite it being
1:30 in the morning. A text message he sent to his wife after leaving the bus
confirms that Negro found himself lost on the dark hillside. After receiving
the text message, his wife contacted local wrestling promoter Vicente Martinez,
who organized a search party. On the morning of March 22, Negro was found
floating face down in the river. Afterwards, medical expert Jesús Enrique
Castro López stated that such an anxiety attack could be steroid related, but
Palomeque's alleged steroid abuse has not been confirmed. An autopsy was
carried out on March 23, which determined that the cause of death was drowning,
and no further investigation into the death is planned. A memorial was held in
Mexico City on March 24 for friends and family of Palomeque
Known
for: AAA Star and TNA Wrestler in 2004
Name:
Buddy Rose
Date
of Death: April 28, 2009
Age:
56
Cause
of Death: Natural Causes
Story
of Death: On April 28, 2009, Rose was found dead in his home in Vancouver,
Washington by his wife. The medical examiner attributed his death to natural
causes. Rose, who had struggled with his weight since the late 1980s, was
morbidly obese, leading to problems with blood sugar and diabetes
Known
for: AWA Tag Team Champion and formally managed by Sensational Sherri
Name:
Princess Jasmine
Date
of Death: May 8, 2009
Age:
60
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown.
Known
for: The Trainer and Star of the First Season of GLOW
Name:
John Toles
Date
of Death: May 28, 2009
Age:
60
Cause
of Death: Kidney Failure
Story
of Death: unknown.
Known
for: Former Manager of MR. Perfect in the WWF 1991
Name:
Mitsuhari Misawa
Date
of Death: June 13, 2009
Age:
46
Cause
of Death: Unknown
Story
of Death: On June 13, 2009, Misawa teamed with Go Shiozaki against GHC tag team
champions Akitoshi Saito and Bison Smith at Hiroshima Green Arena in a title
match. After taking a belly to back suplex from Saito, Misawa lost
consciousness and was taken to a hospital. He was pronounced dead in the
hospital at 10:10 p.m. JST. The cause of death was later speculated in the
official police report to have been a cervical spinal cord injury that caused
cardiac arrest; however, Misawa's family invoked a Japanese law that requested
the police not publicly release the official cause of death.Misawa's death has
caused several wrestling promotions to work toward a stronger approach to
regulating professional wrestling in the country.
Known
for: Top Japan Star
Name:
Waldo Von Eric
Date
of Death: July 5, 2009
Age:76
Cause
of Death: Unknown
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: known as a storyline brother of Fritz Von Eric and former WWWF Star
Name:
Gladys "Killem" Gillem
Date
of Death: August 12, 2009
Age:
89
Cause
of Death: Alzheimer's disease
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: known for her wrestling days in the 1940's and one of the subjects on the
Documentary Lipstick & Dynamite
Name:
Capt. Lou Albano
Date
of Death: October 14, 2009
Age:
76
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: WWWF Wrestler, WWF Manager of Numerous Tag Team Champions, WWF Hall of
Fame, & WWE Ledged,
Name:
Umaga
Date
of Death: December 5, 2009
Age:
36
Cause
of Death: acute toxicity due to combined effects of hydrocodone, carisoprodol,
and diazepam
Story
of Death: found not breathing with blood coming out from his nose and was
rushed to the hospital. Fatu had suffered a heart attack. He was pronounced
dead around 7:00 PM central time on December 4, 2009 after suffering a second
heart attack
Known
for: WWE (2002-2003) & (2006-2009)
Name:
DR. Death Steve Williams
Date
of Death: December 29, 2009
Age:
49
Cause
of Death: Throat Cancer
Story
of Death: The throat cancer eventually returned and Williams's health gradually
worsened. His last public appearance was at the K&S Wrestlefest Wrestling
Convention on December 12, 2009, in Carteret, New Jersey. On December 29, 2009,
Williams died at St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver from throat cancer. He
was 49 years old.
Known
for: Former WWF & WCW Wrestler
2010
Name:
Ludvig Borga
Date
of Death: January 8, 2010
Age:
47
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: On January 8, 2010, Halme died of self-inflicted gunshot wound from
an unlicensed handgun he used. He was 47 years old. His body was found two days
later. Following his death WWE hall of famer Jim Ross in an article with the
sun stated "I won't speak at length about those that have passed away but
Tony obviously had issues and was not a great guy to be around. Perhaps others
have a different view of this man but I personally found him to be somewhat
obnoxious and he could be a bully if allowed to be such. "Guys like Halme
don't mix well in any locker room and need to be removed from the 'team' sooner
than later." Ross added: "I still feel badly about the last years of
Tony's life as things really unraveled for him seemingly due to alcohol and
drug issues
Known
for: WWF Wrestler from 1993-1994
Name:
Ida Mae Martinez
Date
of Death: January 19, 2010
Age:
78
Cause
of Death: Unknown
Story
of Death: Unknown
Known
for: Legendary Female Wrestler that worked for Billy Wolfe
Name:
Jack Brisco
Date
of Death: February 1, 2010
Age:
68
Cause
of Death: complications from open heart surgery
Story
of Death: Unknown.
Known
for: 2008 WWE Hall of Fame
Name:
Angelo Poffo
Date
of Death: March 4, 2010
Age:
84
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Legendary Pro Wrestler and the Father of Randy Savage & Lanny Poffo
Name:
Guy Mitchell
Date
of Death: March 11, 2010
Age:
68
Cause
of Death: Alzheimer's
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: WWWF Star
Name:
Sandy Scott
Date
of Death: March 11, 2010
Age:
75
Cause
of Death: pancreatic cancer
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: the 1980s, he was an office executive for Jim Crockett Promotions
(JCP).When JCP was purchased by Ted Turner and renamed World Championship
Wrestling (WCW), he continued to work for the company. He also acted as the
host for WCW WorldWide.
In
1991, he helped found Smoky Mountain Wrestling with Jim Cornette, Tim Horner,
and Stan Lane
Name: Tom Burton
Date of death: March 29, 2010
Age:
unknown
Cause
of death: unknown
Story
of death:living with his longtime girlfriend Candi Devine until his death on March 29, 2010
Known
for: WWF, AWA, WCW Wrestler, boyfriend of Candie Devine
Name:
Chris Kanyon
Date
of Death: April 2, 2010
Age:
40
Cause
of Death: Suicide
Story
of Death: Kanyon had been suffering from bipolar disorder and in the weeks
prior to his death, he had threatened suicide. On April 2, 2010, his brother,
Ken Klucsarits, found him dead in his Sunnyside, Queens, New York apartment
with an empty bottle of anti-depressants. He left behind a note for his family
apologizing
Known
for: WWF Tag Team & WCW US Champion
Name:
Grizzy Smith
Date
of Death: June 12, 2010
Age:
77
Cause
of Death: Alzheimer's disease
Story
of Death: Smith died of Alzheimer's disease on June 12, 2010 in Amarillo, Texas.
Known
for: legendary pro wrestler and the father of WWF stars Jake The Snake Roberts,
Rockin Robin, & Sam Houston
Name:
Trent Acid
Date
of Death: June 18, 2010
Age:
29
Cause
of Death: Drug Over-dose
Story
of Death: On June 18, 2010 at approximately 9:00 AM, Acid, 29, was found dead
at his home by his mother. It was later determined that Acid had died because
of a drug overdose
Known
for: ROH 2002-2003
Name:
Toni Adams
Date
of Death: June 24, 2010
Age:
45
Cause
of Death: full cardiac arrest
Story
of Death: Toni Adams, now known as Toni Gant, was hospitalized in June 2010 due
to an abscess infection in her abdomen. She was hospitalized again in full
cardiac arrest in late June, and died on June 24, 2010 at the age of 45. Upon
her death, she was engaged to Leonard Donahoo. She is survived by three
sisters, son Chris Adams Jr, daughter Tori Gant, and one grandchild
Known
for: Former Valet & Wife of the Late Chris Adams and known for her feuds
with Jeannie Clark and Stone Cold Steve Austin
Name:
Lance Cade
Date
of Death: August 13, 2010
Age:
29
Cause
of Death: Accidental intoxication of drugs
Story
of Death: On August 12 2010, Cade went to his father (Harley McNaught's) work
place at a Red McCombs Toyota car-dealership in San Antonio, TX. From there he
went to his father’s residence as well as sleeping there for the night. He was
found dead at his father’s residence on August 13, 2010 at the age of 29 of
apparent heart failure in San Antonio, Texas. Cade's wife Tanya had noticed
that Lance was not looking well in the week prior to his death, and he was
taken to a hospital on August 10 with difficulty breathing, but discharged
himself the next day. Two months later on October 13, the medical examiner in
San Antonio ruled his death as "accidental," stating that intoxication
from mixed drugs complicated a cardiomyopathy and caused his death.
Known
for: WWE Star 2003-2008
Name:
Skandar Akbar
Date
of Death: August 19, 2010
Age:
75
Cause
of Death: prostate cancer
Story
of Death: On August 19, 2010 it was reported that Skandar had died. The cause
of the death is currently unknown. However, fellow wrestling manager Paul
Bearer speculates that it may have been prostate cancer
Known
for: Former WWWF Wrestler and evil manager in world class wrestling
Name:
Luna Vachon
Date
of Death: August 27, 2010
Age:
48
Cause
of Death: accidental overdose of oxycodone and benzodiazepine.
Story
of Death: On the morning of August 27, 2010, she was found dead at her Florida
home, when her mother called on her. She was 48 years old. According to the
District Six Medical Examiner's Office in Florida, she died from an
"accidental overdose of oxycodone and benzodiazepine". Investigators
previously found crushed pill residue and snorting straws at multiple locations
inside Luna's house. Luna became addicted to medication at some point and
underwent rehabilitation, paid for by WWE, which she completed in June 2009.
She
was buried in a ceremony open to immediate family only, at the ranch formerly
owned by her close friend and godfather André the Giant.
Known
for: WWF (1993-1994), ECW (1995), WCW (1997), WWF (1997-2000)
Name:
Tony Borne
Date
of Death: August 27, 2010
Age:
84
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown
Known
for: Legendary Wrestler and Father of WWF Star Doink The Clown better known by
his real name Matt Borne
Name:
Basion Booger
Date
of Death: September 11, 2010
Age:
53
Cause
of Death: Heart Attack
Story
of Death: Shaw died of a pulmonary embolism on September 11, 2010 at age 53.
Known
for: WWF (1993-1994)
Name:
Gaint Gonzalez
Date
of Death: September 24, 2010
Age:
44
Cause
of Death: diabetes
Story
of Death: González died due to complications from diabetes and severe heart issues on 22 September 2010, in his hometown of San Martin, Argentina at the age of 44.
Known
for: WCW (1989-1992), WWF (1993),
Name:
King Curtis Iaukea
Date
of Death: December 5, 2010
Age:
72
Cause
of Death: unknown
Story
of Death: unknown.
Known
for: Former WWWF Tag Team Champion
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