The legendary wrestler will be laid to rest this week.
Graham had a history of health issues that dated back decades.
He had a liver transplant in 2002. In 2010, dealing with liver problems again, he announced he probably had a year to live. In 2013, he was hospitalized with pneumonia and possible heart failure. In 2016, he was hospitalized due to internal bleeding following a surgery. He had toes amputated late last year.But Graham reportedly “coded” in a hospital in January before doctors brought him back. He spent the rest of his days between rehab facilities and hospitals trying to recover.
During his prime, Graham was known for his big personality and was an inspiration for many big-name wrestlers — guys like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair — who followed in his footsteps. He was a three-time heavyweight champion in major wrestling organizations, and was a 2004 inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame.“THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR INFLUENCE on my career!”
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