Bruno Sammartino, one of the early icons of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 82. His death was confirmed by the WWE Hall of Fame.
This video shows Bruno Sammartino in action, as well as several WWE superstars talking about his life, career, and legacy.
Sammartino fled Italy after World War II, eventually settling in the United States. He became a strongman, and then joined the WWE as a wrestler.
For those who are into wrestling, Sammartino is a legendary figure, selling out Madison Square Garden in New York 187 times.
It looks like Sammartino enjoyed an interesting and successful life, and he will obviously be missed by family, friends, and anyone who remembers his wrestling career.