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sports-and-entertainment1 year ago

"WWE Legend Virgil, Known for Ted DiBiase Storylines, Dies at 61"

Michael Jones, the wrestler known for portraying Virgil, the iconic bodyguard of "The Million-Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase in WWE, has passed away at the age of 61. Jones, who also wrestled under the names Vincent and Soul Train Jones, had a career spanning from 1985 to 2000 and made occasional appearances until 2020. He was known for his intimidating presence and association with DiBiase's Millionaire Inc. stable, as well as his role in WCW's New World Order stable. Jones had been battling health issues, including dementia and strokes, before his passing.

via KABC-TV|
#michael-jones#sports-and-entertainment#ted-dibiase
obituary1 year ago

"Pittsburgh-Born WWE Star Virgil Dies at 61"

Former WWE star Michael Jones, known for wrestling under the names Virgil, Vincent, and Soul Train Jones, has passed away at the age of 61. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but he had been dealing with health issues in recent years, including suffering from two strokes and an early stage of dementia. Jones was born in Wilkinsburg and had a successful career in the wrestling world during the 1980s.

via WPXI Pittsburgh|
#michael-jones#obituary#pittsburgh
sports1 year ago

"WWE Star Virgil Passes Away at 61, Tributes Pour In"

US wrestling star Michael Jones, known for his personas Virgil and Vincent, has passed away at the age of 61. He gained fame in the World Wresting Federation (WWF) during the 1980s and 1990s as the bodyguard for Ted DiBiase, The Million Dollar Man. Jones had been battling dementia, colon cancer, and strokes, and fundraising pages were set up to help with his medical expenses. Tributes from fellow wrestlers poured in following the news of his death.

via BBC.com|
#michael-jones#sports#tribute
sports1 year ago

"WWE Legend Virgil Passes Away at 61, Wrestling Community Mourns"

Former WWE star Michael Jones, known as Virgil, has passed away at 61. His death was confirmed on his verified Instagram account and by wrestling referee Mark Charles III. The wrestling world paid tribute to Jones, who started in WWE as the bodyguard for the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase in the late 1980s. The cause of his death has not been disclosed, but Jones had been dealing with health issues in recent years, including suffering two strokes and being diagnosed with an early stage of dementia in April 2022.

via NBC News|
#michael-jones#sports#tribute
crime2 years ago

Uncovering the Killer: The Diana Duve Murder Investigation.

The investigation into the murder of Diana Duve in 2014 has uncovered her on-again, off-again boyfriend Michael Jones's criminal past and web of lies. Jones had a history of domestic violence and had threatened to kill an ex-girlfriend in 2012. He was last seen with Duve at a bar before she disappeared, and investigators found no sign of her in his apartment. Jones withdrew $2,500 in cash from a bank before telling his co-workers he was feeling sick and would be gone for a few days. Jones was eventually charged with Duve's murder.

via CBS News|
#crime#criminal-record#diana-duve