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George (The Animal) Steele

George (The Animal) Steele

1937 - 2017

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George "The Animal" Steele, a World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Fame professional wrestler who gained fame in the 1980s for his eccentric look and wild antics, died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017, following an extended illness. He was 79. Born William James Myers April 16, 1937, Steele attended...

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