All-Star Wrestling Alumnus Denis Gauthier Sr. Passes Away

Denis Gauthier Sr., who was a part of All-Star Wrestling in the early 1970s, has passed away. Pat Laprade announced on Twitter that Gauthier passed on Sunday night. Details on his passing are not yet known; he was 83 years old.

Laprade wrote:

“Sad news from the world of pro wrestling. Denis Gauthier passed away Sunday night at the age of 83.

After finding success in bodybuilding, Gauthier began his wrestling career with All-Star Wrestling in 1970 and joined Grand Prix Wrestling the following year. He returned to the Rougeau promotion in 1972 and won the tag team championship alongside Raymond Rougeau. Gauthier retired from wrestling in 1976.

In the 1970s, Gauthier married Joanne Rougeau, the sister of Raymond and Jacques. Their son, Denis Jr., went on to play 554 games in the NHL. Three of Gauthier’s grandsons also went on to play professional hockey, including Julien, who played 181 NHL games, and Ethan, who is part of the Tampa Bay Lightning organization.

My sincere condolences to the Gauthier family.”

On behalf of 411, our condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Denis Gauthier.

Sad news from the world of pro wrestling. Denis Gauthier passed away Sunday night at the age of 83.

After finding success in bodybuilding, Gauthier began his wrestling career with All-Star Wrestling in 1970 and joined Grand Prix Wrestling the following year. He returned to the…

— Pat Laprade (@PatLaprade) November 10, 2026