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Professional wrestling legend Michael Jones, best known as WWF’s 'Virgil,' has passed away at the age of 61.

(CTN News) - In a somber announcement on Wednesday, WWE revealed the passing of pro wrestling icon Michael Jones, better known by his ring names Virgil and

Born Michael Jones, the boxer passed away in hospital at the age of 61 after battling serious health issues in recent years, including dementia and a number of strokes.

The man many pro wrestling fans remember as Ted DiBiase’s bodyguard had been dealing with serious health issues in recent years. He was 61 years old.

Professional wrestler Mike Jones, best known for his run in the World Wrestling Federation as "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiases bodyguard Virgil, has died at the age of 61.

WWE and WCW legend Virgil - who worked as Ted DiBiase's assistant and also went by Vincent and Soul Train Jones - has died aged 61.

Virgil, whose real name was Michael Jones, is best remembered for his time wrestling in World Wrestling Entertainment during the 1980s and 1990s.

WWE and WCW icon Mike Jones, aka Virgil, died Wednesday following multiple health issues in recent years as announced by his close friend.

Michael Jones, better known as Virgil in WWE and Vincent in WCW, has passed away at the age of 61...

Virgil first became a superstar in WWE as the valet and bodyguard to "The Million-Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase in the late 1980s.