In a bit of sad news today, we have learned that former WWE Superstar Virgil has passed away and now the wrestling world reacts.
According to a report, he passed away peacefully in the hospital this morning. He was 61 years old.
Though the news is sad, given recent reports, this was not totally a shock.
It is never good news when someone passes.
But, in recent years, the former Million Dollar valet had fallen on some increasingly tough times.
Wrestling World Reacts To Virgil Passing Away
In 2022 he reportedly suffered from two separate strokes, in addition to a dementia diagnosis.
On top of that, he had also been told he had colon cancer. It was a lot of bad news in an incredibly short period of time for him.
More recently, he had been asking fans for monetary support by way of a GoFundMe.
There was even a photo shared online of the former WWE Superstar working an autograph table on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, near a certain talent’s Hollywood star.
His passing at a relatively young age marks a sad conclusion to an interesting career.
He debuted in the mid 1980s and was most well known for his work as the Million Dollar Man’s valet, butler or man servant.
But, he was a capable in ring performer in his own right, and enjoyed a brief babyface run feuding against Ted DiBiase.
Over time, we also saw him in WCW where he was once again aligned with the Million Dollar Man. Both spent time as a part of the New World Order.
Though by that point, it was probably easier to point out who wasn’t in the faction.
Looking back, here was when we first met him…
We are sorry to hear of Virgil’s passing, and we will keep his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.
