# Death of Memphis wrestling legend Bill Dundee

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-memphis-wrestling-legend-bill-dundee
> Updated: 2026-09-06T11:15:16.000Z. Sources: 24. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, wrestling legend Jerry “The King” Lawler suggested the possibility of a return to the ring for a match against longtime rival and friend “Superstar” Bill Dundee. The suggestion was made during a promotional video for a Memphis Wrestling event intended to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Following this, on September 6, 2026, it was confirmed that Bill Dundee had passed away at the age of 82. His son, Jamie Dundee, reported that his father died in the early morning hours. While a specific cause of death was not released, it was previously known that Dundee had been living with stage-three dementia. Dundee, a cornerstone of the Memphis wrestling territory and a former circus trapeze artist, had retired from in-ring competition in 2019.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Bill Dundee, Memphis wrestling legend, dies at 82

Memphis wrestling legend “Superstar” Bill Dundee has died at age 82. Known for his iconic rivalries and partnerships with Jerry Lawler, the Hall of Famer had a career spanning several decades.

24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bill-dundee-memphis-wrestling-legend-dies-at-82

### 2026-08-14: Jerry Lawler teases potential match with Bill Dundee

Jerry Lawler has teased a potential wrestling match with longtime rival Bill Dundee during a promotional event for Memphis Wrestling benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jerry-lawler-teases-potential-match-with-bill-dundee

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