WWE Hall of Famer ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham fighting for his life, needs money for medical care
The wife of WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham recently provided another update about his health, and it is concerning.
Valerie Coleman began providing updates via her husband’s Facebook page last month after he reportedly “coded” and had to be brought back by doctors during a trip to the hospital.
The days that have followed were filled with worrisome updates, but Graham did make some improvements, and Valerie said he was eventually moved out of the hospital into rehab. That, however, did not last long, she said in the most recent update.
“Billy was briefly released from the Mayo (Clinic), put in a rehab center, and then sent back to the Mayo with heart issues,” she wrote. “I am very worried about the champ. he has lost almost 50 pounds in a little over three weeks. Thanks and God bless!”
The post accompanied a GoFundMe link they have posted to help pay for his care.
Graham whose real name is Eldridge Wayne Coleman, has a long history of medical issues.
He said last June that he would have to have “a few toes” partially amputated because he was dealing with “some infections,” and he reportedly had to have a liver transplant in 2002.
During his days in the wrestling ring, Graham was known for his big personality, and was an inspiration for many big-name wrestlers — guys like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair — who followed in his footsteps.
He was a three-time heavyweight champion in major wrestling organizations, and was a 2004 inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame.