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William Cruickshanks, better known by his ring name Bill Dundee, has passed away at the age of 82.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his son Jamie Dundee, who shared that his father died at 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 6.
Jamie Dundee shares father's death news
Announcing the heartbreaking news, Jamie penned, "I love you Dad. I'll catch you on the other side. Rest in peace, Superstar."
Bill Dundee cause of death
While no cause of death has been revealed, in 2023, Jamie revealed that his father had been dealing with late-stage dementia.
Memphis wrestler legend honoured before death
Dundee had been honoured on the September 5 episode of Memphis Wrestling, which aired the day before his death.
The promotion devoted a segment to celebrating his career, with members of its roster coming out to greet Dundee at the WrestleCenter, marking it as his first and final appearance at the Memphis Wrestling WrestleCenter.
About Bill Dundee
Born in October 1943, in Scotland and raised in Australia, Dundee kicked off his wrestling career in the 1960s, before relocating to the US in the mid-1970s.
He became one of the central figures in Memphis wrestling and established a decades-long connection with Jerry Lawler, alternating between partner and rival.
Their programme included numerous major matches at the Mid-South Coliseum and several Loser Leaves Town stipulations.
Dundee had runs in Jim Crockett Promotions, Central States Wrestling, and Florida Championship Wrestling. He was also a booker in Louisiana, Memphis, and Georgia.
Dundee remained closely associated with Memphis throughout his life and was inducted into the Memphis Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017.
