Paul Bearer

American professional wrestling manager (1954–2013)

William Alvin Moody (April 10, 1954 – March 5, 2013[1]) better known by his ring name Paul Bearer as well as Percival Pringle III, was an American professional wrestling manager and professional wrestler. He was best known for managing both The Undertaker as well as his on-screen brother, Kane in the WWF/WWE.

Paul Bearer
Bearer in 2011
BornApril 10, 1954
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 2013(2013-03-05) (aged 58)
Mobile, Alabama
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)Mr. X
The Embalmer
Dr. Rigor Mortis
Percival Pringle III
Percy Pringle III
Paul Bearer
Billed height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Billed weight250 lb (110 kg)
Billed fromMobile, Alabama
DebutJune 1967
Retired2012

Moody was born on 10 April 1954 in Mobile, Alabama. He died on 5 March 2013 in Mobile, Alabama from a heart attack.[2] Club board member of Cauliflower Alley Club "Cowboy" Bob Kelly said that during a reunion on 2 March, Moody was having trouble breathing and was also coughing. Moody said that he was going to be treated for respiratory problems and Kelly said that Moody was treated for a blood clot after the reunion.[3]

References

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  1. "Paul Bearer passes away". WWE. Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 5 January 2013.
  2. "Paul Bearer cause of death--heart attack". TMZ. 24 March 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2013.
  3. "WWE star Paul Bearer dies: New reports on Bearer's cause of death". Examiner.com. Retrieved 7 March 2013.

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