Wrestling legend Terry Funk, widely considered the father of hardcore wrestling, has passed away.
His death was announced on Race’s Twitter account on Thursday. He was 76.
“Today at 12:50, we lost the man that fought up until the very last of his existence,” the tweet read. “More information will be released soon, but just know that he loved pro-wrestling and the fans that loved him. Harley Race, we love you.”
Who was Terry Funk?
Terry Funk was an American professional wrestler born on June 30, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana.
He was the son of the late professional wrestler, Dory Funk.
While attending West Texas A&M University, Terry competed in amateur wrestling as well as played football.
Training with his father, Tery began his wrestling career when he fought against Sputnick Monroe in 1965.
Ten years later, in 1975, he went on to beat Jack Brisco during the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.
Throughout his career, Terry competed in an array of wrestling franchises including All Japan Pro Wrestling, WWF, WCW, and the famous, WWE.
In 2017, Terry officially retired from the sport although he had many short-lived retirements throughout the span of his career.
Apart from wrestling, Terry dabbled in acting appearing in Road House, Rambo III, Over The Top, and the TV series Wildside.
Terry Funk Cause of death
On August 23, 2023, wrestler Mick Foley broke the news on the wrestler’s death.
Mick Foley posted on social media: “Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news.
“He was my mentor, my idol, one of my closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
“If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks that this incredible man gave so much, for so long, to so many. There will never be another like him.
“May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. RIP my dear friend – it was an honor to know you. #RIPTerryFunk.”
Terry’s cause of death has not been made public.
Who was Terry Funk’s wife, Vicki Ann?
Terry married his longtime wife, Vicki Ann on August 14, 1965, at the start of his wrestling career.
The two were going strong before Vicki Ann sadly passed on March 29, 2019.
WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase broke the news in a statement reading: “My heart is broken and goes out to my good friend and mentor, Terry Funk. Terry’s wife, Vicki, passed away yesterday evening.”
“Terry and Vicki were like second parents to me. There aren’t words to express how much they both have meant to me. RIP Vicki.”
Did they have any children?
Throughout Terry and Vicki’s long marriage, the pair welcomed two daughters together.
Both Stacy and Brandee attended their father’s alma mater but chose different careers.
Stacy was born in 1967 and works as an air hostess for Southwest Airlines.
Brandee was born in September 1971 and is a registered nurse living in Phoenix.
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