Terry Funk Reportedly Suffering From Dementia

Former WWE superstar Terry Funk is reported to be suffering from dementia and residing at an assisted living facility for persons who struggle with the condition.

The Hall of Famer and former NWA World Heavyweight Champion is considered to be one of the greatest wrestlers of his era and played mentor to other greats such as Mick Foley and Tony Dreamer.

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The above was reported by Don Muraco on his Don Muraco's Magnificent podcast.

“Speaking of Japan, I heard that Terry Funk is in a home and disabled for dementia," Muraco was quoted as saying by WrestlingNews.co. "Yeah, I spoke with Scott Casey over the weekend and I guess he’s all the way down in Amarillo, Texas. So I don’t know. I know his wife passed away two or three years ago. I don’t know who he’s with or what’s going on.”

The former performer, 77, hasn't been involved in a match since 2017 and health issues have prompted him to reduce his public appearances in recent years. He was reported to have contracted COVID-19 earlier this year after attending a church service; he recovered from the respiratory disease but is now understood to be dealing with the above.

A Quick Summary Of Terry Funk's Career

Funk started his wrestling career in 1965, making his debut against Sputnik Monroe. He went on to form a partnership with brother Dory Jr. and the pair would win tag titles in promotions all over the world.

He won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Jack Brisco in a Championship Wrestling Florida match in 1975 and spent 424 days as the champ, defending his belt all over the United States, Canada, and China. He lost it to Harley Race in Canada in 1977.

Funk had a number of stints in WWF/WWE. He won the WWF Tag Championship alongside Cactus Jack therein. The 77-year-old was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.

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