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Wrestler Paul Perschmann, better known as "Playboy" Buddy Rose, was found dead on his couch Tuesday in Vancouver, Wash.
While no cause of death has been determined as of yet, Kurt Nielsen, a family friend, said Rose had been dealing with various health issues, including diabetes. He was 56 years old.
Rose was one of wrestling's big stars in the 1970s and 1980s. He took part in the first-ever WrestleMania match on March 31, 1985, where he played the role of the masked Executioner and lost to Tito Santana.
Rose worked for the WWF and the American Wrestling Association. He also was one of the stars of Don Owen's Portland Wrestling.
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A number of his matches have recently re-aired on the cable network ESPN Classic.
No memorial plans have been announced.
While no cause of death has been determined as of yet, Kurt Nielsen, a family friend, said Rose had been dealing with various health issues, including diabetes. He was 56 years old.
Rose was one of wrestling's big stars in the 1970s and 1980s. He took part in the first-ever WrestleMania match on March 31, 1985, where he played the role of the masked Executioner and lost to Tito Santana.
Rose worked for the WWF and the American Wrestling Association. He also was one of the stars of Don Owen's Portland Wrestling.
Click here to find out more!
A number of his matches have recently re-aired on the cable network ESPN Classic.
No memorial plans have been announced.
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