WWE.com confirmed tonight that Mae Young has passed away at 90 years old. Mae had been in hospice for the last week or so and there were conflicting reports saying that she was on life support. Stephanie McMahon also confirmed her passing on her twitter page.
#RIPTheOneandOnlyGreatMaeYoung A true pioneer and legend has passed tonight. Long live the memory of my friend and @WWE Hall of Famer.
— Stephanie McMahon (@StephMcMahon) January 15, 2014
“There will never be another Mae Young,” said Vince McMahon. “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.”
The staff at WrestlingNews.co send along sympathies to the family of Mae Young during this difficult time.
