R.I.P.
Wrestling Legend Fabulous Moolah Dies

Posted Nov 3rd 2007 1:04PM by TMZ Staff

Fabulous MoolahThe most famous and recognized woman wrestler, Fabulous Moolah, passed away last night in South Carolina, the WWE announced today. She was 84.

Born Lillian Ellison, the WWE says that she "was the longest reigning champion in the history of her chosen sport, or any sport for that matter." She even held the title as recently as 1999, becoming the oldest champion in the history of wrestling.

She was inducted into the WWF Hall of Fame back in 1995, the first female wrestler to receive the honor.

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1. Oh man! RIP Mollah. All of us wrestling fans will miss you

Posted at 1:12PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by Lazaro

2. An all-time great! RIP Moolah

Posted at 1:30PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by K

3. Thanks for the memories Moolah. You will be greatly missed.

Posted at 1:34PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by pearl

4. She'll be sadly missed after many years of great entertainment. R.I.P.

Posted at 1:39PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by breezy

5. That's such a shame. Rest in peace, Moolah.

Posted at 1:41PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by Stephanie

6. She will be missed.

Posted at 1:41PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by Susan

7. who?

Posted at 1:43PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by YAY AREA!!

8. RIP --- With a heavy heart a great era and a piece of history will be missed......

Posted at 1:48PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by patsy stone

9. The Fabulous Moolah was the greatest!! LiLL wrestled into her 70's.
One of her last maches was against the Accolites, Farouk and Bradshaw.
She could still take a fall with the best of them.

Posted at 1:50PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by Rev. AL Sharpton Thurmond

10. rip.

Posted at 1:51PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by http:www.petitiononline.comDOGCREWpetition.html

11. RIP Moolah.. from a huge fan of you and wrestling. You made a huge impact w/ women in wrestling. You will be missed.

Posted at 1:57PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by T.Marie

12. Sadly, another Sports Entertainer has fallan. But this time, in a natural state. She was one of the best and long lasting figures in Wrestling and will be remembered by those in this industry and her Fans. Thanks Moolah, for all that you have given and all that you leave for the generations to come. Good Bye old friend.

Posted at 2:03PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by R.J. Reynolds

13. An all-time great!

Posted at 2:22PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by www.sugar-shoes.co.uk

14. I had to honor to meet this lady a few years ago. RIP Moolah.

Posted at 2:33PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by Moolah fan

15. Condolences to family and friends, she indeed was the "Fabulous Moolah"....
She provided great years of entertainment as I was growing up...BRAVO Moolah!

Posted at 2:45PM on Nov 3rd 2007 by RLT

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