What did Superstar Billy Graham die of? – WWE great Billy Graham died at the age of 79 after battling a “myriad of health concerns” while on life support. Graham was suffering from “very critical health challenges,” including “a massive infection in his ears and skull that may require six months of intravenous IVs,” according to a Crowdfunding page. He had congestive heart failure, diabetes, and hearing loss from acute ear and skull infections, according to reports. Graham’s kidneys were deteriorating as well.
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Graham was admitted to the hospital in January after an infection in his ears progressed to his ear bones and skull.
Graham died on May 17 after being removed from life support with his wife and children by his side.
Valerie Graham, Graham’s wife, had earlier given an update on her husband’s health on his official Facebook page on May 15, admitting that she had first refused to remove him from life support.
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Graham, born Eldridge Wayne Coleman, tried out for the Canadian Football League prior to his illustrious wrestling career but rose to prominence through an amazing bodybuilding career.
Graham began his wrestling career in 1969, signing with numerous firms until making his WWE debut in 1975, then known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation.
His in-arena style had already influenced several of the most popular wrestlers of the time, like Austin Idol, Jesse Ventura, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair.
When wrestling became popular in the 1980s and 1990s, wrestlers like Steve Austin and Triple H began to emulate his appearance and demeanor.
During his WWE career, he won the WWWF World Heavyweight Title once, in 1977.
Graham was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, along with Ventura and Sgt. Slaughter.
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