News broke on Friday morning that “The Taskmaster” Kevin Sullivan had died. He was 74.
Long-time Florida wrestling personality Barry Rose confirmed the death of his long-time friend: “With the heaviest of hearts, we are devastated to have to report the passing of the legendary Kevin Sullivan. May he RIP and his family, friends and fans find comfort in how much he was loved.”
In early July, the family had revealed that Sullivan had been in grave danger:
The GoFundMe request for financial aid, set up by his daughter, Nicole, noted that on May 12, 2024, while at a Florida autograph signing, that “Kevin suffered a devastating accident. He underwent emergency surgery that saved his leg and life but faced severe complications, including sepsis and encephalitis. This unforeseen catastrophe has placed an immense financial burden on his family, as Kevin has been in and out of consciousness in the ICU, far from home. Despite these challenges, Kevin has shown incredible resilience. Months later, he is still fighting to regain his independence.”
Friends, colleagues and fans rallied around Sullivan and the campaign quickly reached far beyond it’s goal.
Over the last few days, a number of “Thank you Kevin” and “Get well Kevin” videos and posts were created for Sullivan to see.
Ric Flair wrote on X: “Kevin Sullivan Has Been One Of My Closest Friends In The Business. His Knowledge Of All Sports, Not Just Wrestling, Is Unparalleled. He Is One Of The Most Brilliant Minds In The History Of Our Business. Kevin Led WCW To A Year And A Half Victory Over WWE, And Dealt With So Many Personalities Like Hall, Nash, The NWO, Eric Bischoff, The Nature Boy Ric Flair, And Hulk Hogan! Stay Strong Kevin!!!! We Need You”
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