On August 23, 2023, it was announced that Terry Funk had passed away.
The wrestling world took to social media to react to the news:
A day I wish would never come. Thank you Terry Funk for what did for wrestling. Thank you for helping ECW. Thank you for being kind to me. I love you....
— Brian Heffron aka The Blue Meanie (@BlueMeanieBWO) August 23, 2023
TERRY FUNK FOREVER!
FOREVER! FOREVER! FOREVER!#RestInPeaceTerryFunk pic.twitter.com/FfRPOGvErK
Terry Funk is gone. I just talked to Terry’s daughter, Brandee, who gave me the awful news. He was my mentor, my idol, one of the closest friends. He was the greatest wrestler I ever saw.
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 23, 2023
If you get the chance, look up a Terry Funk match or a Terry Funk promo, and give thanks… pic.twitter.com/WwdFLwXqZ0
WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk has passed away at the age of 79.
— WWE (@WWE) August 23, 2023
WWE extends its condolences to Funk’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1elQq5ZkDn
In My Entire Life, I’ve Never Met A Guy Who Worked Harder. Terry Funk Was A Great Wrestler, Entertainer, Unbelievably Fearless, And A Great Friend! Rest In Peace My Friend Terry Funk Knowing That No One Will Ever Replace You In The World Of Professional Wrestling! ------------ pic.twitter.com/EYMAKOzxnx
— Ric Flair (@RicFlairNatrBoy) August 23, 2023
Absolutely devastated hearing the news. He was one of the BEST to ever do it, one of my biggest influences, and my all time favorite. Absolute LEGEND.
— THE DRAW (@TheSamiCallihan) August 23, 2023
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/VSEFJiOWtP
The words "great" and "legend" are thrown around way too frequently. Terry Funk was both of those things and SO much more. An incredible and unique talent. An influence of a generation. An absolute gentleman. A man I was honored to have been friendly with. Godspeed sir. -- pic.twitter.com/IViVSGByMd
— Frankie Kazarian (@FrankieKazarian) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk could do it all. Face, heel. Tag, singles. Snivelling coward or a terrifying nut. The single most adaptable professional wrestler in history with classics in so many decades. A pillar of longevity and ALWAYS the toughest man in the game.
— Andy H. Murray -- (@andyhmurray) August 23, 2023
I'm gutted. RIP. pic.twitter.com/sDwle1Xbmu
Terry Funk Forever
— Ian Riccaboni (@IanRiccaboni) August 23, 2023
Rest in Peace, Mr. Funk. pic.twitter.com/K2HzV2O2Us
Just heard that Terry Funk is gone. Truly heartbroken over this. He has known me since I was a child. He was an incredible mentor and friend. Love him so much and sad to see him go. I know he is no longer in pain and has probably rekindled his war with Pops in heaven. Rest easy…
— Dustin Rhodes (@dustinrhodes) August 23, 2023
If someone were to ask me who embodies the definition of a Professional Wrestler, it would be Terry Funk.
— Robert Martyr (@TheApexRM) August 23, 2023
Arguably the most important wrestler of the 20th century.
RIP Terry Funk. pic.twitter.com/qVFJXoCvcJ
RIP Terry Funk. He dedicated his body, mind, and soul to professional wrestling. They’ll never be another.
— Public Enemies Podcast (@TheEnemiesPE3) August 23, 2023
June 30, 1944 - August 23, 2023 pic.twitter.com/ZGjMkkwejf
Terry Funk has been my favorite wrestler for my entire life.
— Dylan Hales (@DylanWaco) August 23, 2023
In addition to being my favorite, I am also of the belief that he is the best wrestler of all time. To me there is just no one who compares. And there never will be.
Peace to the actual, one and only, GOAT pic.twitter.com/ZFdKozPkvY
There is a legitimate argument to be made Terry Funk is the most influential pro wrestler of the last 50 years.
— Jon Alba (@JonAlba) August 23, 2023
He will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/X8H7Xb3JTu
i met terry funk once while working for aiw back in 2015. this was taken shortly after he punched out the duke. that was a very special night. very happy i took advantage of the opportunity to chat with him and snap this selfie. rest in peace to perhaps THE greatest of all time pic.twitter.com/xnwEKq45jX
— emil (@TheEmilJay) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk is the very definition of pro wrestling for so many people in a career that spanned multiple generations and was among the sharpest minds.
— John Pollock (@iamjohnpollock) August 23, 2023
The industry has lost one of its Godfathers.
Rest in Peace, "Forever".
The best to ever do it.#TerryFunk pic.twitter.com/6MdLj5yrtz
— Andrew “The Giant” Everett 223cm (@_AndrewEverett) August 23, 2023
Terry Funk forever. pic.twitter.com/hF6adqr1hU
— JJ Williams (@JJWilliamsWON) August 23, 2023
#RIP Terry Funk
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) August 23, 2023
Not only were you the most amazing pro wrestler ever, you were the most incredible human being. Godspeed, Funker My thoughts are with your family, friends & fans. You’ll be greatly missed. pic.twitter.com/DaIpIp3Ass
Fightful would like to extend our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Terry Funk.
