Virgil death updates — WWE wrestler Mike Jones dies at hospital after dementia battle as referee issues statement

WWE legend Virgil has died aged 61 following after a lengthy health battle.

Virgil, whose real name was Mike Jones, starred alongside huge names including Hulk Hogan.

The sad news was broken on Facebook by wrestling referee Mark Charles III.

He said: “My dear friends, it is with great sorrow that I bring news from the Jones family of the passing of our beloved Michael Jones, whom we know and loved as Virgil, Vincent, Soul Train Jones and more.

“Virgil passed peacefully at the hospital this morning and I ask that you pray for him and for his family. May his memory be eternal!”

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