United Kingdom, Feb. 28 -- Former WWE superstar Virgil has died.

The grappler - whose real name was Michael Jones - passed away in hospital on Wednesday (28.02.24) at the age of 61 after battling serious health issues in recent years, including dementia and a number of strokes, TMZ reports.

Wrestling referee Mark Charles III, known as The Count, also shared the news on Facebook.

He said: "My dear friends, it is with great sorrow that I bring news from the Jones family of the passing of our beloved Michael Jones, whom we know and loved as Virgil, Vincent, Soul Train Jones and more.

"Virgil passed peacefully at the hospital this morning and I ask that you pray for him and for his family. May his memory be eternal!"

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