Professional wrestler Steven Williams, who is better known to wrestling fans as “Dr Death” Steve Williams, has sadly passed away of throat cancer. According to reports at thewrestlingdaily.com, he was 49-years old.

In a blog that was posted on December 26th, Williams’ longtime friend Jim Ross asked Williams’ fans to keep him in their prayers, as his latest battle with cancer was proving to be a tough one. Williams began his wrestling career back in 1979.

Several pro wrestling personalities have been speaking about Williams on their Twitter accounts today including Kevin Nash, who said “My condolences go out to Dr Death (Steve Williams) family and friends. We lost a great one today!”

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