WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk. Jr. died at the age of 85 on Tuesday, according to the Ocala Gazette, citing Funk’s wife, Marti. Marti Funk told the outlet that her husband died under hospice care.
The Cauliflower Alley Club paid tribute to Funk on social media. The club’s account shared a memorial graphic, calling Funk a “champion, a teacher, a gentleman, and an ambassador for our great sport.” Brian Blair also took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the passing of his friend and share memories of the star.
The legendary Funk began his wrestling career in 1963 with his father, Dory Funk. Sr.’s
