Pro wrestling icon 'Superstar' Billy Graham passes away at 79.

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Pro wrestling icon 'Superstar' Billy Graham passes away at 79.
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Superstar Billy Graham, a pro wrestling legend and the template for Hulk Hogan, has died at the age of 79. Graham was a major influence on wrestling stars such as Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and Jesse Ventura, and his impact can still be seen in the industry today. He gained fame with the then-World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), now known as WWE, and sold out Madison Square Garden 19 times in the 1970s. Graham was associated with steroid use but later became a vocal speaker against their use. Despite his health and financial problems, Graham's legacy in pro wrestling continues to live on.

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