Memphis wrestling legend “Superstar” Bill Dundee has died at the age of 82.

His son, Jamie Dundee, announced the sad news on Facebook, revealing that his father passed away during the early hours of September 6.

Jamie wrote:

“With a heavy heart it hurts me to have to say this… At 3:30 this morning the SUPERSTAR BILL DUNDEE has passed away… I love you Dad. I’ll catch you on the OTHERSIDE……..”

Born in Scotland before moving to Australia, Dundee went on to become one of the most recognisable and beloved figures in Memphis wrestling history.

Despite standing at 5-foot-7, Dundee had a larger-than-life personality and formed an unforgettable partnership and rivalry with fellow Memphis icon Jerry Lawler. Their ability to work together as friends or battle as enemies helped captivate generations of wrestling fans.

Book Pro Wrestlers paid tribute to Dundee’s remarkable presence and legacy:

“At 5-foot-7, Dundee carried himself like the biggest man in any building. He could stand beside Jerry Lawler as his greatest partner or across from him as his fiercest rival and make an entire territory live and die with every turn of the story. For generations of fans, ‘Superstar’ was never simply a nickname. He earned it.

“Only two weeks ago, Bill was back among the Memphis wrestling family. On August 21, he appeared alongside Jerry Lawler, Jimmy Hart and others at the Tupelo SuperShow benefiting St. Jude. Two days later, on August 23, he made his first and what would become his final appearance at the Memphis Wrestling WrestleCenter.”

Dundee’s career spanned several decades and included numerous championships, memorable rivalries and countless performances that helped establish Memphis as one of professional wrestling’s most celebrated territories.

His final public appearances saw him surrounded by familiar faces and the wrestling community that had embraced him for so many years.

WNS sends its deepest condolences to Jamie Dundee, the entire Dundee family, his friends and everyone who was touched by the life and career of “Superstar” Bill Dundee.