A "shocking" leg amputation could not save him; a legend departs this way, "He had a special bond with Dwayne Johnson too..."

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Professional wrestling star Jack Armstrong passed away at the age of 79 after a prolonged battle with illness that included leg amputation surgery and dialysis treatment. Condolences are pouring in from the wrestling world and fans over the news of the death of the veteran who had been active as a legend for more than 30 years.

The British media outlet "The Sun" reported on the 27th (Korea time), "Jack Armstrong, who previously worked as a WWF wrestler, has passed away at the age of 79 after a long illness and following the amputation of one leg."

The outlet further noted, "News of Armstrong's death was learned through his close friend and former bodybuilder Laura Creaval."

Armstrong, who debuted on the professional stage in 1963, kept his place on the ring for over 30 years. He made a name for himself by working with various organizations around the world, including the U.S. WWF and Japanese stages. During his active career, he was widely loved by fans while performing under various ring names such as "Wild Man," "Renny Solomon," "Super Scorpion," "Black Jack," and "Sailor Jack." In the 1980s, he also transitioned to acting and appeared in several films.

In particular, Armstrong was known to have a special connection with the family of Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson. Creaval recalled about Armstrong during his lifetime, "He was the best friend of Rocky Johnson, Dwayne Johnson's father, and they shared the same room on every road trip. He was someone who watched over him from when Johnson was a newborn baby."

However, his final years were a desperate battle against illness. As Armstrong's health deteriorated rapidly, he had been receiving kidney dialysis treatment, and recently had to endure major surgery involving the amputation of one leg.

Creaval, who stayed by the late man's side until the end, paid tribute via social media, saying, "It is heartbreaking to say goodbye to 'Wild Man' Jack Armstrong, my best friend, who never lost his unique sense of humor even while battling illness." She added, "He was a great wrestler and an even better friend. He was a benefactor who bought me my first match suit when I was an unknown bodybuilder with no money and nowhere to go, and lived with and cared for me for many years."

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