Killer Kowalski has passed away at the age of 81. Kowalski is most famous for ripping off a part Yukon Eric’s ear while performing a knee drop in their match. Kowalski also trained WWE star, Triple H.

On August 8, 2008,  it was reported that Kowalski had suffered a major heart attack. He remained hospitalized in intensive care.  Kowalski was taken off life support on August 18, 2008, and subsequent news reports erroneously stated he had died. However, family members were not hopeful that he would recover, according to the Quincy (MA) Patriot-Ledger and other sources. Kowalski later died on August 29, 2008.

Everyone from Total Wrestling thoughts and prayers are with the Kowalski family and friends at this sad time.