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Many pro wrestling stars have paid tribute to the legendary Hall of Fame pro wrestler “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff today.
As noted, Orndorff passed away at the age of 71 in Fayetteville, Georgia. You can click here to read our original report, which includes the message from his son, Travis.
You can click here to read statements on Orndorff’s passing from WWE, AEW, Impact Wrestling and the Cauliflower Alley Club. The NWA also paid tribute to Mr. Wonderful this afternoon.
They wrote, “The NWA sends it condolences to the friends & family of the legendary Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff. We’ll forever be grateful for the memories and admire the legacy he leaves us with. #MrWonderful #RIPPaulOrndorff”
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Terry Funk is dealing with multiple health issues
The wrestling legend - who has worked for the likes of WWE and ECW across a career spanning over five decades - is receiving residential care , according to his social media team 9 July 2021
In a statement on Twitter, they said: Yes, Mr. Funk is currently receiving residential care for his multiple health issues, which do affect his mind as well as the rest of his body. As you can imagine, some days are better than others. He & his family appreciate all of your kind words! FOREVER! (sic)
The update came after reports the 77-year-old star is battling dementia.
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ECW Original Tommy Dreamer took to Twitter this evening and issued an update on WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk, after speaking to the wrestling legend on the phone.
As we’ve noted, WWE Hall of Famer Don Muraco stated on his podcast that Funk was currently suffering from dementia and was in an assisted living facility in his hometown of Amarillo, Texas. PWInsider’s Mike Johnson later reported that this was true.
Funk’s official Twitter account, ran by a representative, then issued an update and wrote, “Yes, Mr. Funk is currently receiving residential care for his multiple health issues, which do affect his mind as well as the rest of his body. As you can imagine, some days are better than others. He & his family appreciate all of your kind words! FOREVER!”