The no-frills NWA icon, Japanese draw, and Texas Cloverleaf master leaves behind a seven-decade legacy that reshaped WWE and pro wrestling worldwide.

The wrestling world lost a true legend when Dory Funk Jr. passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 85. His wife of 40 years, Marti Funk, confirmed the news. His career spanned more than five ...

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Pro wrestling Hall of Famer Dory Funk Jr., a longtime Marion County resident, died Tuesday at the age of 85. Tributes have been pouring in on social media from fans and colleagues ...

Viewed as one of - if not THE - greatest NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champions of all time, the legendary Dory Funk Jr. has sadly passed away at the age of 85.

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Dory Funk Jr.—pro wrestling champion, trainer, and international icon—died earlier this month at 85. Although less famous here, perhaps, ...

Dory Funk Jr., WWE Hall of Fame inductee wrestler and trainer, has passed away at the age of 85. The website of WWE confirmed his death in a report on Tuesday, August 4. Dory Funk Jr. (Right) with his ...