UPDATE: Mae Young has now officially passed away:
UPDATE: Mae Young is reportedly still alive but gravely ill. Mike Mooneyham’s Tweet below clears up the news surrounding her death:
Mae Young has not passed away. The source who reported her passing received incorrect information. Mae is gravely ill, but still alive.
— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) January 9, 2014
Reports came out earlier this morning regarding the death of female wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young. Here’s all the details you need to know about her failing health and the news sorrounding her rumored passing.
1. It Was Reported That She Died At The Age of 90
On the morning of January 9, 2013, Mike Mooneyham of the Post and Courier reported that Mae Young passed away in her home located in Columbia, South Carolina. She was 90 years old. Mae Young occupied her Columbia home with The Fabulous Moolah and Katie Glass, which was a living arrangement that lasted until the passing of Moolah in 2007.
2. It Was Reported That She Was Taken Off Of Life Support The Night Before Her Passing
Sad news to report. Received word tonight that #MaeYoung has been taken off life support. Prayers for this grand lady of wrestling.
— Mike Mooneyham (@ByMikeMooneyham) January 9, 2014
The same source reported that Mae Young was taken off of life support the evening before her death. The Tweet seen above provides evidence of this fact.
3. She Had Been in the Hospital Due To A Failing Kidney
On December 30, 2013, Mae Young entered the hospital. For the whole week before her death, Mae Young had been put on death watch. She had been under hospice care in her Columbia home due to a failing kidney. As the week wore one, more somber news of her depleting health were released. As time went on, Mae Young’s impending death became more of a prevalent possibility. However, the news of her death turned out to be false. However, her health is still in grave danger. A picture has been floating around Twitter that actually displays a resting place that’s already been prepared for Mae Young:
4. She’s A WWE Hall of Famer Who Was Honored in 2008
Mae Young entered the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008. The hype package behind her induction can be seen above. She entered the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2004. Some of her other wrestling accolades are as follows:
– 1-Time NWA Florida Women’s Champion
– 1-Time NWA Untied States Women’s Champion
– 1-Time Women’s World Tag Team Champion (with Ella Waldek)
– Miss WWE Royal Rumble 2000
– WWE Slammy Award for Knucklehead Moment of the Year (2010) for besting LayCool in a match on an edition of Old School RAW
5. Several Wrestlers Have Tweeted About Her Passing
Many wrestling luminaries gave their respects to Mae Young through Twitter when the news of her passing broke out:
A great legend and icon of pro wrestling has passed away. RIP Mae Young. Enjoyed years of working with and friendship with Mae.
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) January 9, 2014
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Mae Young.Truly tough and a lovely lady.A life well lived.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young.
— Curt Hawkins (@TheCurtHawkins) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young pic.twitter.com/UeHHzGpRCm
— Zack Ryder (@ZackRyder) January 9, 2014
The wrestling world lost a great one. A true pioneer and one tough ass woman! And still flirty as Hell… http://t.co/W2y5ByV8KJ
— Gregory Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young
A true trailblazer in our industry. She paved the way for every woman in the pro wrestling business.
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) January 9, 2014
I assume she went because she was ready. There isn't anyone tough enough to take her against her will. #RIPMae
— Lance Storm (@LanceStorm) January 9, 2014
Sad day in professional wrestling, for women's wrestling especially. RIP Mae Young and thank you for paving the way!
— Madison Rayne (@MRayneTNA) January 9, 2014
God bless Mae Young, who lived a very full life. Mae was tough as hell, sweet as hell, but now moves on to wrestle in heaven. #RIPMaeYoung
— Matt Hardy (@MATTHARDYBRAND) January 9, 2014
My condolences go out to the family and friends of Mae Young. She was the toughest person I have ever been in the ring with.
— Devon Dudley (@TestifyDevon) January 9, 2014
RIP Mae Young. What a great character and a real legend in the industry.
— Eric Bischoff (@EBischoff) January 9, 2014
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Female Wrestling Legend Mae Young NOT DEAD: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know