Peggy Fowler, better known to wrestling fans as Peggy Lee Leather, has passed away.
Lee started training in the 1980s under the Fabulous Moolah. She competed for WWE in the early to mid-80s, forming a tag team with Wendi Richter and challenging for the WWF Women's Tag Team Championships. When Richter turned face and become WWF Women's Champion, Peggy Lee was one of her challengers.
She was part of the All Japan Women tour in the 1980s and wrestled for the AWA, Mid-Atlantic, Stampede, and St. Louis. She also made brief appearances in WCW and competed for Ladies Professional Wrestling Association and WOW Women of Wrestling.
She is a former NWA World Women's Champion.
It's with the heaviest of hearts we announce the passing of the legendary Peggy Lee Leather at the age of 64. Our sincerest condolences to her family, friends and fans the world over. Thank you so much for the everlasting memories left behind during your journey in life. R.I.P. pic.twitter.com/6Rv3CiiHOm
— CauliflowerAlleyClub (@CACReunion) May 22, 2023
Today we honor the life and trailblazing legacy of Peggy Fowler. With a pro wrestling career spanning over a 30 year period, Peggy was known to many fans by her ring names: Peggy Lee Leather and Thug. pic.twitter.com/AC5lDxuEid
— David Mclane (@WOW_Wrestling) May 22, 2023
Fightful would like to send condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Peggy Lee Leather.
