Terry Funk is one of the most beloved and respected wrestlers of all time. He began wrestling in 1965 and last wrestled in 2017, showing remarkable longevity. He should be enjoying a well-deserved retirement, however, it’s been known he recently has been in ill-health and no longer making appearances.
Tragically, former WWE Intercontinental Champion Don Muraco has now revealed the latest episode of his podcast that Funk is currently in a home due to suffering from dementia. This means Funk now has an impaired ability to retain memories and make everyday activities challenging.
I heard that Terry Funk is in a home and disabled with dementia. I spoke with Scott Casey over the weekend, and I guess he’s driving to Amarillo, all the way to way down to Amarillo, so I don’t know. I know his wife passed away two or three years ago.
I heard that Terry Funk is in a home and disabled with dementia. I spoke with Scott Casey over the weekend, and I guess he’s driving to Amarillo, all the way to way down to Amarillo, so I don’t know. I know his wife passed away two or three years ago.
It doesn’t seem long ago that Funk was hitting moonsaults in ECW, WWE, and WCW in his 50’s, but he actually turned 77 last month, and as Muraco stated, is sadly widowed following the passing of his wife of 54 years, Vicki.
Hopefully, Funk can continue battling on as the wrestling world is not ready to mourn yet another legend. While there is currently no cure for dementia, medications and treatments are available, so perhaps there is hope Funk can receive some relief.
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