“I Loved Him… R.I.P”: Fans Join Sylvester Stallone in Mourning Saddening Demise of WWE HoFer Co-Star

A WWE veteran’s sudden demise triggered a torrent of tributes in the combat world with celebs leading the way with heartfelt condolences. The exact cause of the former fighter’s death remains unclear, but what’s clear is that he was unwell for a while and admitted into a nursing home. It’s also reported that the 79-year-old’s dis-active personality disorder might’ve contributed to his passage.

The demise has left behind a shimmering legacy making many nostalgic about the man’s ring appearances. He went beyond being a fighter and made an identity of himself as a cultural icon. Pushing his potential to the fullest, the veteran also found his name in the WWE Hall of Fame. A remarkable 12 championship title holder, he explored the realm of entertainment too. The wrestler was seen in massive titles like Road House, Over the Top, Rambo III, and so on. Counting these stories is one of his admirer and former co-worker.

Sylvester Stallone grieves the loss of a legend

Taking to his Instagram, Stallone posted an iconic picture of him along with Terry Funk. He captioned it, “Rest in peace Terry Funk. A great wrestler, a witty man, and tough as leather. You were one of a kind!!” The picture is a still from one of his movies.

Fans were quick to jump in as they remembered some of the most infamous moments in Funk’s career. One user mentioned the amazing bandwidth the fighter-turned-actor showed in the scene from Paradise Alley. Stallone and Funk worked together in this project. “One of the best scenes ever,” the user said. “I tried acting that scene 100 times when I was a kid but with the sliding doors open.”

Another user spoke about the performance Funk delivered in Roadhouse. The user commented, “I loved him as Morgan the bouncer in Roadhouse. RIP Terry.” Another one spoke about how good the movie in entirety was. Calling the movie the best in Funk’s career, he said, “All fathers should have to watch that movie with their sons.”

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Another user remembered the movies both Stallone and Funk starred in. He said, “R.I.P Terry who was with Sly Stallone in paradise alley in 1978 and over the top in 1987.”

Many Joined Rambo in Remembrance

Stallone was not alone in remembering the aura and legacy Funk embodied. He was recalled by many as a fighter who amassed global domination. Also as an actor, Funk was noted by critics. His story, the grievers said, will always live on to inspire the ones to come.

Moving forward, the Hall of Famer will always be counted as someone who went against the norm of the day to only excel in everything he tried his hands on.

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