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<p>It was noted earlier today <a href="https://www.facebook.com/timothy.denison1/posts/4570959219644326" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">on Facebook</a> that former WWF star and wrestling icon Tracy Smothers had passed away at the age of 58. </p>



<p>In an update, it was revealed that Smothers was struggling with lymphoma back in November 2019 and began his second battle with cancer. This led to a heavy round of chemotherapy that left the star with lasting heart damage before he recently underwent an operation for a hernia. </p>



<p>It was revealed that the former star passed away at 4:24 am this morning following a battle with cancer. </p>



<p>Many WWE stars and the company itself have paid tribute to Smothers on social media over the past few hours. </p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tracy was the first name I ever worked. He taught me so much just that first night, and continued to do so for years. He loved working shows full of young kids and always helped share his knowledge. Always asked if I was swimming and eating cans of tuna. 1/5</p>&mdash; player/coach (@CMPunk) <a href="https://twitter.com/CMPunk/status/1321483917153705985?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p>WWE released the following statement:</p>



<blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"><p>&#8220;WWE is saddened to learn that Tracy Smothers passed away today at the age of 58&#8221;</p></blockquote>



<p>A native of Springfield, Tennessee, Smothers teamed with Steve Armstrong, as his career began in Florida Championship Wrestling. The duo competed in WCW as The Southern Boys and The Young Pistols and were engaged in a long rivalry with The Fabulous Freebirds tandem of&nbsp;Michael Hayes&nbsp;&amp; Jimmy Garvin.</p>



<p>After another stint on the independent wrestling circuit, Smothers began wrestling in WWE as Freddie Joe Floyd. Smothers shared the ring with icons such as&nbsp;Triple H&nbsp;and &#8220;Stone Cold&#8221;&nbsp;Steve Austin&nbsp;during his time with WWE. Later, the wrestling veteran had a memorable run with ECW.</p>



<p>WWE extends its condolences to Smothers&#8217; family and friends.&#8221;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I just heard the news about Tracy Smothers. In my early years as a wrestler myself and <a href="https://twitter.com/SexyChuckieT?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SexyChuckieT</a> got to spend a lot of time with Tracy. He always knew how to put a smile on peoples faces. <br><br>Rest In Power my friend. <br><br>You will be missed. ❤️</p>&mdash; Pretty Ricky (@KingRicochet) <a href="https://twitter.com/KingRicochet/status/1321477948931772416?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 28, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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Former ECW, WCW, and WWF Star Tracy Smothers Passes Away Following Battle With Cancer

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