Mick Foley on Twitter: "Terry Funk is gone."
Mick Foley on Twitter: "Terry Funk is gone."
Full text:
Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks that this incredible man gave so much, for so long, to so many. There will never be another like him. May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. RIP my dear friend - it was an honor to know you. #RIPTerryFunk
PWInsider's Mike Johnson has a really great write-up about it, he's never made it a secret Funk was his gold standard of pro-wrestling and it's a very heartfelt piece.
Terry was one of the greatest! I watched him a ton in ECW and WCW and was instantly a fan.
What a shame. I won't pretend to know his whole life story, but he seemed like a really great guy.
Rest in power, Funker.
If anyone wants to share links to other wrestlers/journalists statements about Terry, please post them in the comments here.