WWE Hall Of Famer Captain Lou Albano Has Passed Away
Captain Lou Albano (Rest in Peace)
We’re sad to report that WWE Hall of Famer Captain Lou Albano (Louis Vincent Albano) has passed away. He was 76 years old. His cause of death is still unknown at this time. Earlier this week, his family sent out a statement that he was under hospice care. They said he did not have cancer and asked for supporters to respect his privacy.
Captain Lou was a one of a kind personality who had a 40+ year career in the wrestling business as a wrestler and manager. His gravely voice, colorful outfits, scruffy beard and facial piercings were among the trademark characteristics that made him impossible to ignore.
The “manager of champions” guided 15 different tag teams and 4 singles competitors to championship gold. Collaborating with Cyndi Lauper, Albano helped pioneer the Rock ‘n’ Wrestling movement that lead to wrestling’s crossover into mainstream pop culture during the 1980s. Capitalizing on his success, he later ventured into Hollywood with various television, film, and music projects. Many fans will remember him from the Super Mario Brothers Super Show in the early 90s.
We’d like to extend our deepest sympathy to the friends and family of Captain Lou. He left his mark and he will be missed.
The following video is an interview from February 2007 that Lou Albano did with the Sports Scene show in New York. Sports Scene host Charlie Cornacchio met Albano at his home to discuss his careers in pro wrestling and acting.
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I’m saddened to read about the passing of “Captain” Lou Albano. There will never be another like him, what a loss for wrestling. I’d like to extend my condolences to his family.
Sad to hear this. Captain Lou has always been a fav. manager of mine. Well now he’s the “MANAGER OF THE CHAMPION” EDDIE GUERRERO, up in the clouds. PEACE V
RIP CAPTAIN LOU!!
i didnt know the guy but still may he rest n peaceeeeeeeeeeeee
RIP, Captain Lou.
RIP Capt’n Lou!!!!
RIP Capn Lou, now you can finish what you started with Classie Freddy Blassie
OMG IM SO SAD, HE WAS A LEGEND..I HAVE A MUTUAL FRIEND WHO WAS A SUPERSTAR, TOLD ME ALOT ABOUT ALBANO AND OTHERS TOO..MAY HE REST PEACEFULLY AND PRAYERS TO FAMILY
He was a great one.
the wrestling world has lost a one of a kind individual and personality in capt. lou he managed some of the worlds greatest tag teams and individual wrestlers he was indeed one of the most unique person you would ever come in contact with and one of my favorite wrestlers and later a manager and i will miss
him deeply my deepest condolences go out to his family and many of his wwe superstar friends in this sad time r.i.p. capt. lou you will be greatly missed
Rest In Peace Captain Lou Albano
RIP Captain Lou ……Gawd its about time anyway!!!
AKG
great person a great manager in heaven he walks and he’s still the man REST IN PEACE Captain Lou Albano u will be missed