23 Wrestlers Who Have Died In 2019

7. Les Thornton

Les Thornton
WWE

Englishman Les Thornton was a five-time NWA Champion throughout his illustrious, 32-year in-ring career. Regarded as one of the most rugged workers to ever come from the UK, Thornton made up for his lack of flash with serious credibility and a no-nonsense style.

He was 84 years old when he died on 1 February.

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