Wrestling stars, super fans pay tribute to George 'the Animal' Steele Wrestling superstar (and Brevard resident) died Feb. 17, 2017, at age 79. In addition to being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1995, Steele is also a member of the Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame, the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and the Michigan Football Coaches Hall of Fame. Steele had major kidney surgery in December 2015 and flatlined, he said on Facebook. I called George the Animal steel yesterday. Jim/George, Mr. Fuji Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Hulk Hogan V George the Animal SteeleHulk Hogan V George the Animal Steele WWF 19842012-07-24T23:40:53.000Z. The WWE Hall of Fame star passed away after suffering from kidney failure. He has been married to Patricia Randolph since March 7, 1955. Steeles Wife Told Bob Backlund This Week That Steele Might Not Come Home This She said he was not at home, Backlund wrote. It is my hope to help folks in many ways. ESS Promotions agent Eric Simms sent out a tweet Thursday reporting Steele Legendary wrestler George "The Animal" Steele has died at the age of 79, the WWE confirmed Friday, February 17. You will see that Im on a mission.. WWE legend William James Myers, better known by his wrestling name George "The Animal" Steele, has died at the age of 79. YOU go! WWE Hall of Famer William James Myers, known to fans as George "The Animal" Steele, has passed away at the age of 79. Roddy Piper Dead: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, George "The Animal" Steele Attacks! Steele, who's real name was William James Myers, was born April 16, 1937. Im about education, look around things are changing. Bill said to them, are you kidding he has been acting his whole life. George 'The Animal' Steele (his professional wrestling name) was born in Detroit, Michigan, USA as Born: April 16, 1937 Died: February 16, 2017 (age 79) American Wrestler George 'The Animal' Steele was born William James Myers on 16th April, 1937 in Detroit, MI, USA and passed away on 16th Feb 2017 Cocoa Beach, FL, USA aged 79. He also appeared on Monday Night Raw in 2010. Video related to george the animal steele dead: 5 fast facts you need to know, Hulk Hogan V George the Animal Steele WWF 1984, "Winner gets Elizabeth" Match George "The Animal" Steele looks to rescue the lovely Miss Elizabeth from "Macho Man" Randy Savage Saturday Night's Main Event, George "The Animal" Steele vs Randy Savage. Steele became one of the most famous wrestlers during the 1980s, thanks to his act, which featured him playing a wild Animal who wasnt smart. Sad to hear the passing of old friend & fellow @WWE HOFER George "The Animal" Steele at age 79. Johnny was very helpful and a true pro, Steele wrote of his Ed Wood co-star. Wrestler Jumping Johnny DeFazio, suggested that since Myers was in the Steel City, he should call himself Jim Steele.. Triple H also shared his memories of Steele: George Steele was a one of a kind performer who could make fans smile or booand his competitors laugh or cry, he wrote. The WWE Hall of Famer, whose real name was William James Jim Myers, was 79 years old and dealt with health issues recently. He was married to Pat Myers for over 60 years and had three children. Myers didnt like the name Jim. George "The Animal" Steele, a Hall of Famer known for his green tongue and hairy chest, has died at age 79, the group said in a statement Friday.. Steele WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer William James Myers, known to fans as George "The Animal" Steele has passed away at the age of 79. 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