Terry Funk Dies: Wrestling Legend Who Appeared In ‘Road House,’ Stallone Movies, Was 79

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Nathan Louis Jackson, the award-winning playwright who made a splash with the debut of Broke-ology in 2008 and who went on to write and produce TV shows such as Luke Cage, S.W.A.T., 13 Reasons Why and Shameless, died on August 22, according to multiple reports. While no cause of death was given, his wife told the New York Times that Jackson had had recent cardiac problems, including an aortic dissection and an aortic aneurysm. He was 44.

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Police in Salford are appearing for the public's help to find a pensioner who disappeared more than three weeks ago.

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Terry Funk has died. Friends and fans took to social media on Wednesday to pay tribute to the famed wresting pro in the wake of his death. He was 79. A cause of death was not immediately available.

WWE Hall of Famer’s death was shared by legendary wrestler Ric Flair, who paid tribute to his former colleague for being “unbelievably fearless”.“In my entire life, I’ve never met a guy who worked harder. Terry Funk was a great wrestler, entertainer, unbelievably fearless, and a great friend!” Flair wrote.

pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnxIn a tribute of his own, Mick Foley revealed that Funk's daughter, Brandee, had confirmed the «awful news» to him. He additionally noted that Brandee and Funk's other daughter, Stacy, asked him «to express how much they appreciate the love and support you have given him over the years.»WE JUST LOST A LEGEND.

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