Bill Graham, WWE Icon, Dies at Age 79 2023

The death of WWE Hall of Famer and “Superstar” Billy Graham has been confirmed by TMZ Sports.

According to Billy’s family, he passed away Wednesday after being taken off life support. According to reports, Billy’s wife and daughter were present at his passing.

Billy rose to prominence as a wrestler for the American Wrestling Association and later the World Wrestling Federation, owing to his wrestling and bodybuilding skills.

Billy mentored superstar wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan, Scott Steiner, Ric Flair, and Jesse Ventura… and the WWE inducted Billy into its Hall of Fame in 2004.

WWE Legend Billy Graham Dies at 79.

His family reports that he lost 45 pounds while suffering from congestive heart failure, diabetes, hearing loss, and a severe ear and cranium infection.

Also, his kidneys were reportedly failing.

Ric tweeted, “THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFLUENCE ON MY CAREER!” in response to the outpouring of tributes from the wrestling community.

His age was 79.

RIP