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Pat Patterson, first openly gay professional wrestler, dies aged 79 [View all]
Source: BBC
Pat Patterson, first openly gay professional wrestler, dies aged 79
2 December 2020
Canadian professional wrestling star Pat Patterson, the first openly gay performer in the industry, has died at the age of 79, officials say.
Patterson, who created the original format for the popular Royal Rumble event, "left an indelible mark" on wrestling, the WWE said in a statement.
Wrestling stars including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Cena have paid tribute to a man who "helped so many".
The cause of Patterson's death has not yet been disclosed.
His career in the industry, not just in the ring but as a commentator and a trainer for younger potential stars behind the scenes, spanned six decades.
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2 December 2020
Canadian professional wrestling star Pat Patterson, the first openly gay performer in the industry, has died at the age of 79, officials say.
Patterson, who created the original format for the popular Royal Rumble event, "left an indelible mark" on wrestling, the WWE said in a statement.
Wrestling stars including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and John Cena have paid tribute to a man who "helped so many".
The cause of Patterson's death has not yet been disclosed.
His career in the industry, not just in the ring but as a commentator and a trainer for younger potential stars behind the scenes, spanned six decades.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-55166055
Pat Patterson (bottom) seen here wrestling his long-time rival Sgt Slaughter in 1981 (Getty Images)
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