In January, the bad news of Billy Graham getting hospitalized took aback the entire pro wrestling world. His wife, Valerie, via social media, revealed that he became a victim of a heart attack on Friday, January 6. She also mentioned how her husband had difficulty breathing.
Luckily, with all the prayers from his family and pro wrestling fans, his condition improved. The doctors restored his breathing and put him in the ICU. But the improvement was only temporary because his health has deteriorated again. Therefore, his wife has asked his fans to send in prayers for his recovery.
Billy Graham is on life support
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In the latest Facebook post from Billy Graham’s account, his wife shared a piece of ominous news. She mentioned that her husband’s situation has worsened once again. Therefore, the doctors put him on life support.
Giving some more insight into his current situation, she revealed doctors wanted to remove him from life support. However, she denied it. She has full hope that her husband will fight through his illness. Plus, she also carries a lot of faith in God that will help her and her husband sail through these difficult times.
Asking the fans to pray for her husband, she wrote, “Please urgent prayers needed for my husband. The doctors wanted to remove him from life support tonight. I refused. He’s a fighter and his will is strong even if his body isn’t. God is our hope.”
After hearing this saddening news, the WWE Universe went to the social media platform to extend prayers to the ill pro wrestling legend and his family members.
The WWE Universe reacts to Billy Graham’s worrying health update
The 79-year-old’s fans and family members are hoping he will recover from this grave danger once again. Last time, when the news of him getting sick broke into the internet, the pro wrestling fans sent heaps of prayers for his early recovery. Similarly, his fans filled Twitter with love, support, and prayers once again.
Oy. He's survived so many of these health issues over the years and I pray for another miracle.
— Ary Rosenbaum (@rosenbaumlaw) May 15, 2023
Many fans prayed for his recovery.
This is not the news we wanted to hear – thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family
— HittingTheTurnBuckle (@HTTBUCKLE) May 15, 2023
Some remembered his wrestling in the 70s.
I fell in love with wrestling in the late 70s and never looked back. This man is truly one of our legends. All good thoughts for Billy and his family.
— Nancy Jay (@NancyJay234) May 15, 2023
Fans were upset to know about his health issues.
One of the most influential wrestlers ever. Contributions to pro wrestling are immeasurable.
Very sad to hear this.— Jeff Coates (@jeffreyAcoates) May 15, 2023
Sad to hear about the Superstar for those of us in our 50s and 60s here in New York Bruno Superstar and Bob Backlund were it he influenced many it's amazing how much damage he's done to his body into last for so long it's a testament much respect https://t.co/GLl7zv8XeM
— Kayfabian Marks lll (@mikehenry3201) May 15, 2023
Superstar was definitely a trailblazer for today’s wrestling. It’s a bummer hearing this news, for sure.
— Lou Gamelin (@RealCaptainLou) May 15, 2023
The WWE Universe shared its emotions on Twitter.
Oh I'm sorry to hear this. He was always a favorite in our household.
— NanaEsther (@NanaEsther1939) May 15, 2023
A social media user shared some fun memories with the wrestler.
I proudly met Billy in 1980's during his WWF run as a babyface and just such an amazing guy and beloved by the wrestling world! pic.twitter.com/F3PJzo8jrh
— Alan Barcoff The Governor!! (@alanbarcoff) May 15, 2023
He’s been through so much, I just hope he’s comfortable and what comes next is peaceful.
— Brian (@BrianCinBengals) May 15, 2023
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I'm only 22 and he someone who captivated me the most a few years back when I really really got into the territories and 70's 80's wrestling, one of the biggest what ifs I think in history is what if he turned Babyface and stayed healthy. Hope he somehow pulls through this again
— Blue Gumby (@wesanselsexton) May 15, 2023
Thanks to all the prayers, ‘Superstar Billy Graham’ pushed through and fought his illness last time. Fans hope that this time too, the same happens. It would be devastating for the world to lose a gem like him.
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