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Jackie Fargo Obituary & Funeral Services Made Available
The following was sent to Wrestling-News.Net: Jackie Fargo CHINA GROVE – Jackie Fargo, pro-wrestling legend “The Fabulous One,” died on June 24, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Concord on June 26, 1930, he was the son of the late Lewis and Delmer Swink Faggart. Fargo began his career with his brother, Continue Reading »
John Cena Remembers The Late Jackie Fargo
Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Champion John Cena commented on the passing of Memphis wrestling legend Jackie Fargo, who passed away earlier this morning aged 85. Just heard the news about Jackie Fargo. Condolences to his family and friends. @WWEUniverse #memphisheat if you haven't seen it….watch it. — John Cena (@JohnCena) June 24, Continue Reading »
Dixie Carter Remembers The Late Jackie Fargo
Speaking through her official Twitter account, TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter remembered the late Jackie Fargo who passed away earlier this morning aged 85. So saddened by the passing of Jackie Fargo.Loved having him on our first PPV 11 yrs ago to launch TNA. A true legend pic.twitter.com/IjSIEVC3JK — Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) June 24, 2013
Jim Ross Remembers The Late Jackie Fargo
Speaking through his blog on his official website, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross commented on the passing of legendary Memphis wrestler Jackie Fargo, who passed away earlier this morning aged 85. “RIP Jackie Fargo who was arguably the biggest star ever in the Memphis area for years and was the inspirational mentor of my Continue Reading »
Stan Lane Remembers The Late Jackie Fargo
Legendardy wrestler Stan Lane, who was mentored by Jackie Fargo during his time working in Memphis alongside Steve Keirn as The Fabulous Ones, issued the following statement earlier today. As we mentioned previously on the site, Fargo passed away earlier this morning aged 85. The Fabulous One- Jackie Fargo The electricity he exuded when he Continue Reading »
Jeff Jarrett Comments On The Passing Of Jackie Fargo
Speaking through his official Twitter account, TNA Wrestling’s Jeff Jarrett commented on the passing of Memphis Wrestling legend Jackie Fargo, who as we noted passed away earlier this morning aged 85. RIP Jackie Fargo… Huge influence on my career… Often imitated, but never duplicated… — Jeff Jarrett (@JeffJarrettTNA) June 24, 2013
Jerry Lawler Comments On The Passing Of Jackie Fargo
Speaking through his official Twitter account, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler commented on the passing of his mentor Jackie Fargo. Without the Fabulous Jackie Fargo, there would never have been a King Jerry Lawler. RIP Jackie. pic.twitter.com/29C9bEg06z — Jerry Lawler (@JerryLawler) June 24, 2013
Memphis Wrestling Legend Jackie Fargo Passes Away Aged 85
It is with deep sadness to announce that Jackie Fargo (real name Henry Faggart), one of the greatest wrestlers in the Memphis territory and the originator of the “Fargo Strut” passed away at 6 AM this morning aged 85 after a long battle with congenital heart failure. On behalf of everyone associated with Wrestling-News.Net, we Continue Reading »
Jackie Fargo Hospitalized In Critical Condition
According to a report from PWInsider.com, Memphis wrestling legend Jackie Fargo is currently hospitalized in critical condition after he was found unconscious in his home on Saturday and was rushed to the hospital. The report notes that Fargo has been battling congenital heart disease for some time and that his daughter Debra Ann has noted Continue Reading »
“Southern Legend” Jackie Fargo Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Former National Wrestling Alliance superstar, “Southern Legend” Jackie Fargo is currently in an Intensive Care Unit in North Carolina with pneumonia in both lungs. On behalf of the website, we would like to wish Jackie a speedy recovery.