Kay Noble, one of the greats of women's wrestling from the 1950s to the early 1980s, last her final battle -- to inoperable stomach cancer. She died Thursday, April 27, at about 6 pm CT, in Texas, surrounded by friends and family. Earlier this year, her many friends in pro wrestling took the time to celebrate the great career of Kay, and recall her toughness.

Again and again in their recollections, Kay Noble is called one of the toughest females to ever step foot in the ring. Coming in at just 5-foot-6 and 132 pounds at the height of her career, the St. Joseph, Missouri-born Noble was able to look legit whether against the bigger girls or those smaller than her.

Thanks to Mike Informer:

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Our deepest sympathy and condolences go out to Kay's family, friends and fans....

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