Billy Graham, a famous professional wrestler, died at 79 after several health problems. The news of his death was announced by fellow pro wrestler Ric Flair on Twitter.
The Superstar Billy Graham Just Left Us 🙏🏻 THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFLUENCE On My Career! pic.twitter.com/YH0eT2NM4p
— Ric Flair® (@RicFlairNatrBoy) May 18, 2023
Billy Graham had been hospitalized and on life support for the past few days. Graham began his wrestling career in the 1970s under his real name, Eldridge Wayne Coleman, before changing his stage name to Billy Graham.
Graham’s passing was marked by tributes from wrestling personalities, including wrestler Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, who described him as one of his first ‘heat’ teachers, and Sean Waltman, who shared an old photo of Graham on Twitter.
Billy Graham will forever inspire WWE fighters and wrestling fans worldwide. Famous for his bodybuilder physique, flashy clothing style and high-energy interviews, Graham leaves behind a tremendous legacy in professional wrestling. Beyond his wrestling career, Billy Graham made his mark as a WWE manager, commentator and Hall of Famer. His charisma and public speaking skills made him a legend in professional wrestling, inspiring generations of wrestlers to follow.