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Variety: WWE Star George ‘The Animal’ Steele, Who Appeared in ‘Ed Wood,’ Dies at 79

William James Myers, better known by his name in the WWE ring, George “The Animal” Steele, has died, WWE announced Friday morning. He was 79. The wrestling company issued a statement after Hulk Hogan ...

WWE Star George ‘The Animal’ Steele, Who Appeared in ‘Ed Wood,’ Dies at 79

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WTVD: George 'The Animal' Steele, WWE Hall of Famer, dies at 79

George "The Animal" Steele, a pro wrestling icon and WWE Hall of Famer, has died at 79. WWE confirmed the news Friday. Steele turned pro in 1967 and was best known for his run as a comical babyface ...

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The Times Leader: Former turnbuckle biter George ‘The Animal’ Steele, 79, dies

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — WWE Hall of Fame member George “The Animal” Steele, whose given name was Jim Myers, has died at age 79. WWE announced Friday the death of Steele, who was living in Florida. The ...

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Yahoo! Sports: George ‘The Animal’ Steele surfaces at minor-league game to chew cover off first pitch baseball

When most of us last saw George "The Animal" Steele, he was entertaining mid-'80s pro wrestling crowds by munching on the soft innards of the ring's turnbuckles. Flash forward 25 or so years. Though ...

George ‘The Animal’ Steele surfaces at minor-league game to chew cover off first pitch baseball

Wrestling legend William James Myers, best known by his stage name, George "The Animal" Steele, has died, the WWE said Friday in a statement. He was 79. Steele battled health problems in the years ...