The wrestling world said goodbye to one of its biggest stars today.
Virgil Runnels, or as you may know him “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, passed away at the age of 69. The WWE Hall of Famer left behind four children.
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According to reports, emergency personnel were called to his Orlando home early Wednesday morning. The call was for a 69-year-old man who had fallen, and he was taken to a nearby hospital. Sadly, that’s where Dusty passed away.
“Numerous complications” while in the hospital were sited prior to the death.
Our thoughts are with his friends and family, who rushed to be by his side.
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Jun 11, 2015 15:28pm PDT
