American professional wrestler Terrence (Terry) Funk has passed away at the age of 79. Considered one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time and known for the longevity of his career which spanned more than 5 decades, Terry Funk died on 23rd August 2023, two years after it was publicly revealed by fellow wrestling legend Don Muraco that he (Terry Funk)had been diagnosed with dementia. Terry's death was confirmed in a tweet by WWE star, Ric Flair.
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Funk started his career in 1965, working in his father Dory Funk's, Western States Sports promotion in Amarillo, Texas. His debut match was against Sputnik Monroe on December 9. He and his brother, Dory Funk Jr., quickly rose up the ranks as a team and in single matches against top names like Ernie Ladd and Hank James. They became big money wrestlers by the end of the decade. Terry Funk was known for the longevity of his career – which spanned more than 50 years and included multiple short-lived retirements – and the influential hardcore wrestling style he pioneered in the latter part of his career.
May the deceased soul Terrence Funk rest in peace.
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