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Wrestling world pays tribute to ‘Superstar’ Bill Dundee

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What happened?

“Superstar” Bill Dundee died in the early hours of Sunday, September 6, at age 82, according to an announcement from his family. The wrestling world has been sharing tributes to the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Famer, whose career was closely tied to Jerry “The King” Lawler as both partner and rival. No cause of death has been announced, though TMZ noted Dundee’s son had previously said he was battling dementia.

Key Takeaways

Bill Dundee has died at the age of 82.
His family announced his passing, but no cause of death has been announced.
Dundee was a major figure in Memphis wrestling and is strongly associated with Jerry Lawler.
Wrestlers and industry figures, including William Regal, have paid tribute to Dundee.
Regal credited Dundee with helping him early in his career.

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Early Sunday

Bill Dundee died at age 82, according to his family.

After announcement

News of Dundee’s death spread across the wrestling world.

Tributes begin

Wrestling stars and peers began posting remembrances of Dundee.

William Regal tribute

William Regal shared condolences and recalled Dundee helping him when he first came to the United States.

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Wrestling world pays tribute to ‘Superstar’ Bill Dundee

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“Superstar” Bill Dundee passed in the early hours of Sunday (September 6) at the age of 82, his family announced. Dundee, who was born in Scotland and raised in Australia, was a legend in wrestling. His career will forever be associated with Jerry “The King” Lawler, who was at times a partner and other times a nemesis of Dundee for years. Though no cause of death has been announced, TMZ noted that his son previously disclosed “Superstar” had been battling dementia. Soon after news broke of Dundee’s passing, fellow wrestling stars paid tribute to the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame member. William Regal, who was managed by Dundee early in his career, posted on X (Twitter): “I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Bill Dundee. A lad born in Scotland who moved to Australia then came to the US and became a big star in the wrestling. We worked together when I first came here and he helped make my act work. My deepest condolences to his family. Rest well.” I’m sorry to hear of the passing of B

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