10-14-2009, 01:59 PM
This thread is long overdue. We should have started it a few months ago during The Summer of Death. We need somewhere to start posting all of these death notices. This can be the first, unless someone feels like moving the others over.
Wrestler, personality Captain Lou Albano dies at 76
(CNN) -- Legendary wrestling figure Captain Lou Albano, perhaps best known for his association with pop singer Cyndi Lauper, died Wednesday, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.
Captain Lou Albano reached a new level of fame in the '80s with his association with Cyndi Lauper.
Albano, 76, was "one of the company's most popular and charismatic legends," the company said in a statement.
The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
"Albano began his storied career with Vincent J. McMahon in the 1960s as one half of 'The Sicilians' tag team with his partner Tony Altimore," the WWE said. "He will be greatly missed by the WWE and his fans."
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/14...pstoryview
Wrestler, personality Captain Lou Albano dies at 76
(CNN) -- Legendary wrestling figure Captain Lou Albano, perhaps best known for his association with pop singer Cyndi Lauper, died Wednesday, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.
Captain Lou Albano reached a new level of fame in the '80s with his association with Cyndi Lauper.
Albano, 76, was "one of the company's most popular and charismatic legends," the company said in a statement.
The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.
"Albano began his storied career with Vincent J. McMahon in the 1960s as one half of 'The Sicilians' tag team with his partner Tony Altimore," the WWE said. "He will be greatly missed by the WWE and his fans."
http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/14...pstoryview
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