WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase tweeted out the sad news that Terry Funk’s wife, Vickie Funk, passed away yesterday evening.

We have some sad news to pass along.

Ted DiBiase noted on Twitter that Terry Funk’s wife Vickie has passed away. DiBiase has been close with the Funk family for several decades and he noted that Vickie and Terry were like second parents to him.

DiBiase wrote, “My heart is broken and goes out to my good friend and mentor, Terry Funk. Terry’s wife, Vickie, passed away yesterday evening. Terry and Vickie were like second parents to me. There aren’t words to express how much they both have meant to me. RIP Vickie”

Vickie and Terry were married for 54 years. That is a rarity in the wrestling business and a testament to how strong their bond was.

My heart is broken and goes out to my good friend and mentor, Terry Funk. Terry’s wife, Vickie, passed away yesterday evening. Terry and Vickie were like second parents to me. There aren’t words to express how much they both have meant to me. RIP Vickie https://t.co/zVjsft0iOG

— Ted DiBiase (@MDMTedDiBiase) March 30, 2019

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