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Wrestling Legend Fabulous Moolah Dies

Posted Nov 3rd 2007 1:04PM by TMZ Staff

Fabulous MoolahThe most famous and recognized woman wrestler, Fabulous Moolah, passed away last night in South Carolina, the WWE announced today. She was 84.

Born Lillian Ellison, the WWE says that she "was the longest reigning champion in the history of her chosen sport, or any sport for that matter." She even held the title as recently as 1999, becoming the oldest champion in the history of wrestling.

She was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame back in 1995, the first female wrestler to receive the honor.

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61. One of the greats along with Trish, lita and Mae Young.

RIP FABULOUS MOOLAH

Posted at 10:39AM on Nov 5th 2007 by Luke

62. RIP Moolah. I remember her from the 1950s when she was "Slave Girl Moolah". She was the best.

Posted at 1:51AM on Nov 5th 2007 by Mike

63. There are few older performers that can entertain and physically perform at the level of their
younger peers. Moolah and Mae Young are two such performers. They are both worthy of their legendary status. Moolah wrestling fans all over the world will miss you, but will never forget you. R.I.P.

Posted at 12:12AM on Nov 5th 2007 by Bomberx

64. Moolah, it was an honor to see you wrestle when I was a child. You always entertained us no matter if it was pushing Cyndi Lauper around or keeping your friend Mae Young in line on TV. Thanks for entertaining us. May you rest in peace.

Posted at 3:54AM on Nov 6th 2007 by Tomas Pacheco

65. the greatest of all women wrestlers! these days they could learn a few things about class from her. she will be missed!

Posted at 5:09PM on Nov 5th 2007 by mike

66. Moolah the GREAT RIP. She has provided many years of entertainment to the world.

Posted at 10:22AM on Nov 5th 2007 by Tony Jenkins

67. Ms Mary Lillian Ellison

WHEN:
Wednesday November 7, 2007
12:00 pm

WHERE:
Dunbar Funeral Home
3926 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205

PHONE:
(803) 771-7990

Visitation will be held Tuesday 6-9 at the funeral home.

Entombment in Greenlawn Memorial Park.


Flowers can be ordered @ 1-800-245-6491



Posted at 11:18AM on Nov 5th 2007 by alsnow469

68. The Fabulous Moolah personified every thing great and noble about professional wrestling, she was peerless and truely the all time queen of wrestling!!!

Posted at 2:06PM on Nov 17th 2007 by mike colon

69. Your so right on #27. I used to watch Moolah on the spanish station 47 after 11PM when I was a kid and I loved her. She looked like the spanish Tia that was going to kick your arse. LOve her and the memories. May she rest peacefully!!!

Posted at 12:31PM on Nov 5th 2007 by jaybaby

70. Rest in peace Moolah. You will be greatly missed. Your lifelong contribution to ladies
wrestling was so incredible.

Posted at 4:17PM on Nov 5th 2007 by Sheryl S

71. RIP. My son & I were great fans of Fabulous Moolah. It makes me smile when I think of her.

Posted at 7:03PM on Nov 5th 2007 by marilyn

72. not many oldtimers left rip gone but not forgotten you put on great show

Posted at 1:27PM on Nov 18th 2007 by gladys 'killem gillem'wall

73. aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhwwwwwwww MOOLAH RIP

Posted at 11:01AM on Nov 8th 2007 by April

74. I had the honor and pleasure of working with the "Fabulous Moolah" in the ring and interviewing her for "Slammers Gym". She was first class all the way and her ring work and style will be copied by many others after her, she set the bar for all performers!

Posted at 3:02PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Pistol Pete

75. Lillan, trained me in 1958. She and Buddy Lee were my managers, for a couple years. I'm sure that professional wrestling will miss her. My condolences to the family and friends.

Posted at 12:00PM on Nov 9th 2007 by Pat

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