Mae Young Dead, WWE Confirms It’s Not A Death Hoax

With Mae Young dead, the WWE has already sent out condolences over the WWE Hall Of Famer.

As previously reported by The Inquisitr, reports claimed Mae Young died last week, but it turns out she was just in bad condition in the hospital.

Although the exact cause of death wasn’t stated, Mae Young’s death was preceded by a visit to the hospital on December 31, 2013. The wrestler was then moved into hospice care, which is where she eventually passed away last night.

The WWE released a statement after May Young died:

“WWE is greatly saddened by the news that WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young, beloved member of the WWE family and oldest living squared circle personality, has passed at the age of 90. Johnnie Mae Young was truly one of the greatest female competitors to ever lace up a pair of boots. A proud competitor for three quarters of a century and valued part of WWE to her last day, Young truly blazed a path for future female grapplers beginning in the 1940s. From the moment she first stepped through the ropes, Young established herself as one of the most active and successful female Superstars — including becoming the first U.S. Women’s Champion, carrying out one of the most storied rivalries of the time with the legendary Mildred Burke in 1954 and being among the first female competitors to tour post-war Japan.”

Vince McMahon also added his own personal comments:

“There will never be another Mae Young. Her longevity in sports entertainment may never be matched, and I will forever be grateful for all of her contributions to the industry. On behalf of WWE, I extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends.”

John Cena also paid his respects, saying she was a WWE professional and a wonderful person.

Born on March 23, 1923 in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, the Amazing Mae Young joined the young sport of professional wrestling when she was only 15 years old. Young is famous for being the only wrestler to remain competitive throughout her life, bridging eight decades from the 1940s all the way to 2013.

She was the NWA United States Women’s Champion, winner of the Miss Royal Rumble 2000 Bikini Contest, and capped off her career by being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2008 (the Ultimate Warrior will have that honor in 2014 during WrestleMania 30).

She’s a wrestling pioneer. I truly had deep affection & respect for “Aunty Mae” Young. RIP. #IMissUMae pic.twitter.com/r9oG9rLw9Z

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) January 15, 2014