WWE Hall Of Famer Torrie Wilson’s father, Al Wilson, has passed away. There are no details on Al Wilson’s passing as of this writing but according to Pro Wrestling Sheet, he passed away earlier this week, just days before his daughter’s WWE Hall Of Fame induction.
He is most notable for being involved in an angle which eventually saw him getting married to Dawn Marie on The January 2nd, 2003 episode of SmackDown. Torrie Wilson recently took to her Instagram and wrote about a sudden loss, but she did not mention her father. She wrote, “This week is an incredible one for me but has also brought me some horrible pain in the form of a sudden loss. Just wanted to tell you to make that call to a loved one, don’t put it off…and TELL someone you love em and don’t think twice about it. That’s all. Big love.”
Shortly after Torrie Wilson announced the passing of her father, Al Wilson, WWE issued the following statement:
Al Wilson Passes Away
WWE is saddened to learn that Al Wilson has passed away.
The father of WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson, Al appeared on SmackDown in 2002 through ’03 and took part in many memorable segments that endeared him to the WWE Universe.
WWE extends its condolences to Wilson’s family, friends and fans.
