Wrestler Mick McManus has died at the age of 93
The pro wrestler was born William George Matthews in New Cross, and was dubbed 'The Man You Love to Hate' and 'Rugged South London Tough Guy'.
Frank Rimer, who runs the British Wrestlers Reunion, told The Sun: "I am deeply saddened to announce the death of the legend that was Mick McManus, who passed away at 1am this morning.
"Mick never recovered from the loss of his beloved wife Barbara and lost the will to live, despite the loving care of the nurses at the celebrity home for retired actors Brishing House where he lived out his final days."
He added: "Even the arrival of his old friend Lord Richard Attenborough recently failed to lift his spirits, refusing all food and drink until he quietly slipped into a coma three days ago.
"Mick was without doubt, through his own efforts, the...
The pro wrestler was born William George Matthews in New Cross, and was dubbed 'The Man You Love to Hate' and 'Rugged South London Tough Guy'.
Frank Rimer, who runs the British Wrestlers Reunion, told The Sun: "I am deeply saddened to announce the death of the legend that was Mick McManus, who passed away at 1am this morning.
"Mick never recovered from the loss of his beloved wife Barbara and lost the will to live, despite the loving care of the nurses at the celebrity home for retired actors Brishing House where he lived out his final days."
He added: "Even the arrival of his old friend Lord Richard Attenborough recently failed to lift his spirits, refusing all food and drink until he quietly slipped into a coma three days ago.
"Mick was without doubt, through his own efforts, the...
- 5/22/2013
- Digital Spy
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