Terrence “Terry” Funk was a Hall of Fame professional wrestler from the United States. He was noted for the long duration of his career, which lasted more than 50 years and featured several brief retirements, as well as the influential hardcore wrestling style he pioneered in the later part of his career.
Terry Funk died on August 23, 2023, at the age of 79. However, the WWE wrestling icon’s manager Timothy Beal confirmed his death to CBS News on August 23, 2023.
Following his terrible death, which was a major loss to World Wrestling Entertainment, many people were curious about his life partner. So keep reading to learn more about his personal and romantic life.
Who was Terry Funk’s Wife?
Terry met and married his longtime wife, Vicki Ann Weaver when he was 21 years old. Funk and Vicki married on August 14, 1965, at the outset of his wrestling career. Vicki was by Terry’s support during the most difficult times in his career.
Images from the 1999 documentary Beyond the Mat showed the poignant moment the professional wrestler was told he required a knee replacement. The film depicts the lives of great wrestlers such as Dwayne Johnson, Mick Foley, and Ken Shamrock.
Vicki was a rock for him when he needed agonizing medical operations years later. The pair used to own a ranch in Canyon, Texas, which they finally sold.
Vicki Ann died on March 29, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase issued the following statement:
My heart is broken and goes out to my good friend and mentor, Terry Funk. Terry’s wife, Vicki, passed away yesterday evening.
Terry and Vicki were like second parents to me. There aren’t words to express how much they both have meant to me. RIP Vicki.
My heart is broken and goes out to my good friend and mentor, Terry Funk. Terry’s wife, Vickie, passed away yesterday evening. Terry and Vickie were like second parents to me. There aren’t words to express how much they both have meant to me. RIP Vickie https://t.co/zVjsft0iOG
— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) March 30, 2019
Terry and Vicki had two daughters together throughout their long marriage. Stacy and Brandee both went to their father’s alma college but pursued separate careers.
Stacy was born in 1967 and works for Southwest Airlines as an air hostess. Brandee was born in September 1971 and currently works as a registered nurse in Phoenix.
Following Vicki’s death, Funk remained out of the spotlight regarding his love life, thus he was considered to be alone and without a partner at the time of his death.
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More Information on Terry Funk
Terry Funk was a professional wrestler from Hammond, Indiana, who was born on June 30, 1944. He was the late professional wrestler Dory Funk’s son.
Terry competed in amateur wrestling and football while attending West Texas A&M University. Terry began his wrestling career in 1965, after training with his father when he faced Sputnick Monroe. Ten years later, in 1975, he defeated Jack Brisco in the NWA World Heavyweight Championship match.
Terry wrestled in a variety of wrestling organizations throughout his career, including All Japan Pro Wrestling, WWF, WCW, and the well-known WWE.
Terry formally resigned from the sport in 2017, after multiple short-lived retirements during his career. Terry experimented with acting outside of wrestling, appearing in Road House, Rambo III, Over the Top, and the TV series Wildside.
Wrestler Mick Foley announced the wrestler’s death on August 23, 2023. Mick Foley posted on social media:
Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks that this incredible man gave so much, for so long, to so many. There will never be another like him. May God bless Terry, his friends, family and all who loved him. RIP my dear friend – it was an honor to know you.
https://twitter.com/foleyispod/status/1694446031952331209
The WWE also confirmed his death in a statement-
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79. WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.
WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
Terry’s cause of death has not been disclosed. Follow us on Twitter to learn about the personal lives, their partners, and weddings of your favorite celebs.
