August 9th 2024.
The wrestling world has been rocked by the news of Kevin Sullivan's passing at the age of 74. The legendary WCW star, who was not only a wrestler but also a successful promoter for WWE rival WCW, had been facing a number of health issues over the past few months.
According to reports from PWInsider, Sullivan's death has been confirmed. Fans have already begun paying tribute to the former WCW tag team champion, showing just how much he meant to the wrestling community.
The heartbreaking news was first shared by veteran Florida wrestling TV personality Barry Rose, who told Slam Wrestling, "With the heaviest of hearts, we are devastated to have to report the passing of the legendary Kevin Sullivan."
He continued, "May he rest in peace and may his family, friends, and fans find comfort in how much he was loved." WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry also took to Twitter to express his condolences, writing, "Prayers out to the family! RIP!"
Sullivan's family had set up a GoFundMe page last month, and his daughter Nicole shared that in May, he had "suffered a devastating accident" at an autograph signing. She explained that he had undergone emergency surgery to save his leg and life, but had faced complications such as sepsis and encephalitis.
"This unforeseen catastrophe has placed an immense financial burden on his family, as Kevin has been in and out of consciousness in the ICU, far from home," Nicole wrote. Despite these challenges, she shared that her father had shown incredible resilience and was still fighting to regain his independence.
The news of Sullivan's passing has left fans and fellow wrestlers mourning the loss of a true pioneer in the industry. One user on social media wrote, "Man, where do you start with Kevin Sullivan? RIP to a legit piece of wrestling."
Another fan added, "Wow. RIP to Kevin Sullivan, the best demonic act in the history of pro wrestling to a ridiculous degree. He was also the wrestling mind that made the bigger idea of the NWO work by covering all the details. So many great contributions to pro wrestling."
A third fan tweeted, "Sorry to hear about the death of Kevin Sullivan, a uniquely creative performer with a long career." It's clear that Sullivan will be greatly missed by all who knew him and by the wrestling community as a whole.
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