Report: Ex-Wrestler Suffering From Alzheimer’s

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Sep 8, 2013

Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair revealed on “The Steve Austin Show” podcast with host “Stone Cold” Steve Austin that legendary wrestler Nick Bockwinkel, 78, is now suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

It was apparently known some time in various wrestling circles. Bockwinkel has been described as “no longer addressing everyone” when appearing at Cauliflower Alley conventions.

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