All about WWE Superstar Billy Graham wife Valerie Coleman —
wrestling icon, Billy Graham, and his wife, Valerie, were married for nearly four decades before his passing.
On May 17, 2023, it was revealed that the WWE Hall of Famer had died at the age of 79 after being put on life support days earlier.
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Who was Billy Graham?
“Superstar” Billy Graham, 79, whose real name was Eldridge Wayne Coleman, was a retired WWE wrestler.
Born in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 7, 1943, he was the WWWF Heavyweight Champion from 1977 to 1978 and was a three-time world champion.
In 2004, Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
He started out as a bodybuilder during the 1960s and trained with Hollywood megastar and fellow WWE Hall of Famer Arnold Schwarzenegger, with whom he appeared on various front covers.
His colorful persona and bulky physique inspired a whole generation of wrestlers including Steve Austin, Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, and Jesse “The Body” Ventura.
Graham use to describe himself as “the man of the hour, too sweet to be sour”.
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Who is late WWE star Billy Graham’s wife Valerie Coleman?
Billy Graham was married twice over the course of his life.
His first marriage was to Madelyn Miluse. The pair tied the knot in 1971 but ended up divorcing in 1978.
The pro wrestler later tied the knot with Valerie Irwin, with whom he spent 40 years together before his death.
The pair often kept their personal lives private and so not much is known about Valerie herself.
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Did Billy Graham have children?
Billy welcomed two children through his first marriage to Madelyn.
His kids include a son, Joey, and a daughter, Capella Graham – whose godfather was wrestler, Dusty Rhodes.
Capella was born in 1972, while Joey was welcomed three years later.
Billy and Valerie never welcomed any children of their own together.
What was Billy Graham’s cause of death?
Eldridge Wayne Coleman – more famously recognized as Billy Graham – passed away on May 17, 2023, with family by his side.
The 79-year-old legend had reportedly been dealing with several health issues, in including an ear infection spreading to his skull and COVID-19 which have kept him in hospital for 12 weeks.
In March, Valerie took to Facebook to update fans on Billy’s health, writing: “Things are horribly difficult. Wayne is struggling and still not home.
“I was in the ER this weekend still testing positive for covid….shortness of breath….severe coughing….said it’s inflammation and bronchitis from covid….this is horrible and going through it alone is getting harder every day.”
She added, in part: “He’s dealing with a lot of confusion and depression.”
“Can get very overwhelming but I know the Lord is with us and He will provide. Thank you for your constant prayers,” Valerie concluded.
Although the exact cause of death has yet to be revealed, Billy passed away after being taken off life support on Wednesday.
Before retiring in 1987, Billy was a three-time world champion wrestler who later became a manager and commentator.
“A former WWE Champion, Graham’s flashy fashion style, over-the-top interviews and bodybuilder physique created the archetype for a generation of Superstars that followed in his footsteps,” the WWE said in a statement.
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