[Demko]

There are reports that Killer Kowalski passed away overnight last night.

[The Canadian Content]

ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hOUzqhsMe_GLJw5WfTPYPQk3Sb5gD92SPN580

From AP:

Pro wrestling pioneer Walter "Killer" Kowalski has died from a heart attack. He was 81.

Kowalski died Saturday after his family decided to have him taken off life support. Kowalski had been in critical condition at a hospital in Everett, Massachusetts, since the heart attack on Aug. 8.

The death was announced on Kowalski's Web site.

The 6-foot-7, 285 pound Kowalski earned his nickname in 1954 after dropping opponent Yukon Eric during a match in Montreal. He became famous for various moves, including a stomach vice grip called the "Killer Clutch."

[Demko]

Yeah, I'd heard that they decided to take him off life support. I didn't think it would happen so fast, though. What a great loss to the wrestling community. Not the nicest guy in the world, from what I've heard, but one of the best trainers there ever was.