Pro wrestling icon, WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk dies at age 79

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WWE legend Terry Funk has died at the age of 79, the wrestling promotion confirmed on Wednesday.

Funk was widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers in the history of the sport. His storied careers spanned several decades, starting in 1965 until he stepped away in 2017. 

His influence impacted multiple generations. He was a part of several wrestling promotions, including Western States Sports. Terry's father, Dory Funk, ran the Western States Sports promotion, which is where Terry started his career.

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Terry Funk attends the WWE 2011 Hall Of Fame induction at Phillips Arena on April 2, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (George Napolitano/FilmMagic)

Terry's longtime friend and alternating in-ring rival and partner, Mick Foley, paid tribute to the late wrestler on social media.

"Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw. " Foley wrote in a post on X, the company formerly known as Twitter.

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Foley encouraged Terry's fans to watch old videos of Terry in the ring.

"If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks that this incredible man gave so much, for so long, to so many. There will never be another like him. May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. RIP my dear friend - it was an honor to know you."

Wrestling icon Ric Flair also acknowledged Terry's passing on