Last Updated on August 25, 2023, 2:29 am
Terry Funk, a legendary wrestler of the WWE, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 79. According to CBS News, his cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Funk’s manager, Timothy Beal, stated that Funk “was going with bad health and in a nursing home for some time.”
The news of Terry Funk’s death shocked the entire world. His death was confirmed by numerous trustworthy sources, including CBS News and well-known individuals like Mick Foley, underscoring the seriousness of his exit from the wrestling industry.
Funk’s passing was also confirmed through an official post from the WWE Twitter Account.
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.
WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
“WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79. WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans.”
Fans worldwide expressed their sorrow while recalling special moments with the legendary wrestler— our Thoughts and prayers to Funk’s family at this difficult time. “Rest in Peace, Terry Funk”.
Know About Terry Funk
A legend in the world of professional wrestling was Terrence Funk, also known as Terry, who was born in Hammond, Indiana, on June 30, 1944.
He was the son of professional wrestler and promoter Dory Funk and Dorothy (Culver). Funk’s family moved to Amarillo, Texas, when World War II ended, and Terry and his brother, Dory Jr., grew up in the professional wrestling industry there.
Funk played football and amateur wrestling while attending West Texas State University (now West Texas A&M University) after finishing high school, went from “just being just a wrestler” to became a household name, leaving a lasting impression on the wrestling scene.
According to his WWE biography, Funk spent most of his early career working in his father’s Western States Sports promotion in Amarillo, Texas, as a tag-team partner alongside his brother, Dory Funk Jr., in the 1960s.
When he and his brother competed as a tag team at WrestleMania 2, Funk gained popularity as a professional wrestler in the 1980s.
As a professional wrestler from the USA, with a six-decade-long in-ring career, Funk competed for almost every major U.S. wrestling organization, capturing several championships and receiving praise from all corners of the world.
Funk was also well-known for his breakout roles in “Over the Top,” “Paradise Alley,” “Road House,” and other movies and television shows.
In 2021, Don Muraco, a wrestling legend, made Funk’s health problems public and announced that Funk had been diagnosed with dementia (Dissociative Identity Disorder) and was residing in an assisted living home. Later, his Twitter account revealed that he had several health problems.
Terry Funk’s Net Worth
Funk had spent over 50 years as a professional wrestler. He had gained huge respect and popularity throughout his career. Funk had an estimated net worth of around $1 million.
Tributes to Terry Funk
The passing of Terry Funk had a significant impact on the wrestling world. Many people used various platforms to share their sympathies and pay respects.
MICK FOLEY posted Funk’s photos and wrote about him on Twitter:
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 the 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… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
“Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, and 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”
Ric Flair @RicFlairNatrBoy stated on his Twitter Account that:
In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
“In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻”
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