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Post by Escape The Rules on Nov 1, 2013 10:55:12 GMT -5
Read that he turns 69 years old today and was just curious as to how he's doing these days, anyone know? Is yet able to speak?
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Post by RybackV1 on Nov 1, 2013 11:02:51 GMT -5
Not sure how he's doing currently but as I've gotten older and watch more old wwf and wcw clips, I've gotta say I've come to really love The Brain. I'll admit when I was younger I didn't really get all the fuss about him. But now I realize why people call him the best ever. So sad that of all things he got throat cancer. Taking away that great voice we all knew and loved.
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Post by robbutler01 on Nov 1, 2013 14:06:23 GMT -5
I was wondering how he was getting on the other day. One of my favourites and definitely one of the best. Hopefully someone on here can update us all of how he is.
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Post by marino13 on Nov 1, 2013 14:07:24 GMT -5
I've been wondering the same thing lately, but to be honest I'm afraid to ask. Breaks my heart to see what has happened to him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 14:09:23 GMT -5
I heard he can speak now...but very faintly
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Post by Sleazyness on Nov 1, 2013 14:13:18 GMT -5
He isnt a Hall of Famer for nothing. A true icon in the industry.
Never was around to hear the brain but I did go back to watch him. Never knew he developed throat cancer.
Pretty dang sad:(
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Post by RybackV1 on Nov 1, 2013 14:19:56 GMT -5
So I guess this is how he looks now. I never knew his jaw got that disfigured. I knew he had reconstructive surgerys on it way back when but I had no clue he looked that bad and disfigured. So heartbreaking. No one deserves that.
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Post by Salvador on Nov 1, 2013 14:35:40 GMT -5
Really is such a shame. At least he can still get out and about to appearances though.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Nov 1, 2013 14:40:07 GMT -5
Read that he turns 69 years old today and was just curious as to how he's doing these days, anyone know? Is yet able to speak? He is scheduled for Big Event in NY, a wrestling convention. Bobby is generally 50/50 on actually showing up. It all is determined by his health. Because of his current condition, a lot of things can go wrong even the day of his travel that can cause him to have to cancel. One time he fell down the stairs trying to get to the con. His health still remains a decline. His ability in speech is almost nil. But at 69, he keeps on keeping on. His wife says he loves life and LOVES coming out to the conventions to see his fans and friends. He is amazed that people still care about him after all these years. She has said he is never happier than when he gets to see all the people that come out to get an autograph/photo or just to stop and say hello. I love Bobby Heenan. He is the greatest color commentator of all time. I have met him several times and had a chance to express this to him. I wish he could have responded more than just a smile and nod, but I'll take it. I have a few Bobby autographs, but I do not have a photo with him. It breaks my heart to see him in his condition and would rather remember him for being "The Brain" than in the condition he is in. God bless Bobby Heenan! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 14:47:28 GMT -5
What a legend. Kind of painful to see him like this though.
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Post by marino13 on Nov 1, 2013 15:43:28 GMT -5
I'd take a bullet for that man. No lie.
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Post by Brad on Nov 1, 2013 17:14:22 GMT -5
That video was hard to watch. So damn sad. I love Bobby. I agree with whoever it was that said he's the best color man of all time.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 17:20:58 GMT -5
That video literally upset me. I have nothing but respect for him.
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Post by CMPUNKISGOOD on Nov 1, 2013 17:35:26 GMT -5
Wow I never knew this
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Post by hbkbigdaddycool on Nov 1, 2013 17:43:27 GMT -5
I know a lot of you are saying how sad it is to see Bobby in that condition, but I bet everyone that Bobby Heenan rather live in that condition than not be alive at all! I gotta feeling that Bobby has a love for life, no matter what he looks like now, and I am sure the greatest joy he has now - besides his family - is to see all the fans at those conventions and sign autographs. Even if he can't speak now, his eyes definitely give away how happy he is to be alive and seeing all those fans.
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Post by Brad on Nov 1, 2013 17:49:03 GMT -5
I know a lot of you are saying how sad it is to see Bobby in that condition, but I bet everyone that Bobby Heenan rather live in that condition than not be alive at all! I gotta feeling that Bobby has a love for life, no matter what he looks like now, and I am sure the greatest joy he has now - besides his family - is to see all the fans at those conventions and sign autographs. Even if he can't speak now, his eyes definitely give away how happy he is to be alive and seeing all those fans. Obviously he has to be happy to still be living. But it doesn't make it any easier for us fans to see someone we grew up loving having such a rough go in their later life. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 18:13:47 GMT -5
"That's not fair to Flair!"
Has to be my all time favorite Heenan quote. He's the greatest manager of all time
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Post by Flair Forever on Nov 1, 2013 18:34:34 GMT -5
I found this clip a few weeks ago and uploaded it to YouTube.... it's a rare gem & this is the way I like to remember "The Brain"...
Such a comedic genius - I'd like to meet him & get my JAKKS Heenan figure signed. I hope I get the chance someday!
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Post by Brad on Nov 1, 2013 18:35:03 GMT -5
"That's not fair to Flair!" Has to be my all time favorite Heenan quote. He's the greatest manager of all time "It's not a skirt, it's a kilt...." "It's a skirt!" Gotta love RR 92 |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2013 19:39:13 GMT -5
Not good man
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