WWE Superstar Billy Graham is no more. Dies at aged of 79 Web Story - Celebrity Breaking

WWE Hall of Famer Superstar Billy Graham passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 79.

Graham had been battling a number of health issues in recent years, including liver disease, pneumonia, and COVID-19.

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He was placed on life support in May 2023 and died a few days later.

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Graham was born Eldridge Wayne Coleman in Paradise Valley, Arizona, in 1943.

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He began his wrestling career in the early 1960s and quickly rose to prominence, winning the WWWF Heavyweight Championship in 1977.

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Many wrestlers have based their looks and styles on Billy Graham.

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Some examples are Ric Flair, Austin Idol, Steve Austin, Scott Steiner, Triple H, Hulk Hogan and Jesse "The Body" Ventura.

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Graham was also famous for his characteristic use of the word "brother" in his promos, referring to either commentators or fellow wrestlers.

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Graham's death is a major loss for the professional wrestling world.

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