Danny Hodge has passed away. The pro wrestling legend was 88-years-old.
Hodge’s niece noted that he passed away after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She wrote the following:
“my great uncle danny hodge (the man the myth the legend) passed away last night from Alzheimer’s please honor his memory by sharing what you love most about him/his career if ur a fan.”
Hodge was trained by Leroy McGuirk and Ed “Strangler” Lewis. His career started in 1959 and he blazed a trail in pro wrestling history.
my great uncle danny hodge (the man the myth the legend) passed away last night from Alzheimer’s 🙁 please honor his memory by sharing what you love most about him/his career if ur a fan💜 pic.twitter.com/UgPvvrQR0A
— Amber Cole (@ambercolemusic) December 26, 2020
I’ve just seen the saddening news from my friend @Fgbrisco that the legendary Danny Hodge has passed away. Please take the time to google this incredible man and his career both in Wrestling and Boxing. I always loved talking to him. My deepest condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/NToh6LuGnc
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) December 26, 2020
Hard to believe that my boyhood hero, riding partner, and mentor, the great #DannyHodge has passed away.
Danny was the best wrestler, amateur and pro, I’ve ever been around. #RIPCHAMP pic.twitter.com/JDPAFZNNS7
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) December 26, 2020
