Captain Lou Albano dies at age 76
October 14th, 2009 - 11:48 pm ICT by Aishwarya BhattNew York, Oct 14 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Legendary pro wrestling manager Captain Lou Albano died at age 76. According to the Miami Herald, his family says that he was at home under hospice care before his death.
He had suffered a major heart attack in 2005 and had been having health problems since then. Contrary to popular misconception he was not suffering from cancer.
Captain Lou Albano was an instrumental and a very focused coaching star as he helped to transform the then WWWF from a regional into a national and then an international phenomenon. As well as attaining wrestling success Albano also transformed himself into one of the most villainous managers of all time managing the likes of Pat Patterson, Don Muraco and Greg ‘The Hammer’ Valentine.
Albano carved an enviable and prolific legacy that remains unmatched by guiding over a dozen teams to the WWWF World Tag Team Championships. His disciples who attained success include, Mr. Fuji and Mr. Saito, The Valiant Brothers, Wild Samoans, The Moondogs, and The British Bulldogs. In all, he managed 50 different wrestlers who won over 25 championships under his tutelage.
Percy Pringle aka Paul Bearer writes:
Captain Lou Albano, what a legend a dear friend. We visited many times during my years with WWF/WWE. In this photo we are backstage at a WWF event in White Plains, NY. He always told me he was a big fan of mine, and I certainly have always been a big fan of his. He will be missed. My sympathies and prayers go out to his wonderful family.
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