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William Regal, Kane, JBL and Others React To Passing of ‘The Patriot’ Del Wilkes
It was reported yesterday that former WWF and WCW wrestler ‘The Patriot’ Del Wilkes passed away at the age of 59. Several wrestlers have taken to social media to comment on his death, including William Regal, Kane, JBL and others.
Regal wrote: “I’m saddened to hear of the passing of The Patriot Del Wilkes. A great wrestler and a favorite opponent in WCW. My deepest condolences to his family.”
JBL added: “Such sad news, always loved being around Del. One of the good guys.”
Kane wrote: “Very sorry to hear about Del Wilkes. I met Del years after his retirement from wrestling. He was always very gracious and I enjoyed visiting with him.”
I’m saddened to hear of the passing of The Patriot Del Wilkes. A great wrestler and a favorite opponent in WCW. My deepest condolences to his family.
— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) July 1, 2021
The National Wrestling Alliance would like to send condolences to the family and friends of Del ‘The Patriot’ Wilkes.
An extraordinary athlete and man, his contributions to our industry in and out of the ring will always be remembered. #RIPDelWilkes pic.twitter.com/2DcDr6ZDb9
— NWA (@nwa) July 1, 2021
Such sad news, always loved being around Del. One of the good guys. https://t.co/ndhU0WbvnA
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) July 1, 2021
God bless you Del! https://t.co/Ci6oDnWFnr
— TheMarkHenry (@TheMarkHenry) July 1, 2021
— Rob Van Dam (@TherealRVD) July 2, 2021
Very sorry to hear about Del Wilkes. I met Del years after his retirement from wrestling. He was always very gracious and I enjoyed visiting with him. https://t.co/eFLz1YMTzI
— Kane (@KaneWWE) July 2, 2021
Very sad to hear the passing of the Patriot Del Wilkes. Nothing but fond memories working with him in WCW. My thoughts are with his family and numerous fans. Thank you for the memories. 😞 pic.twitter.com/zen0GSGQdd
— Marc Mero (@MarcMero) July 1, 2021
https://twitter.com/Hustler2754/status/1410726035851681793
1st saw The Patriot Del Wilkes
AWA The Trooper
Standout football player South Carolina
Wrestled Global, WWF, WCW &
All Japan
Good dude pic.twitter.com/mjaSbJ2P2g— Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) July 1, 2021
