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DON CURTIS PASSED AWAY TODAY
  • 03/06/2008 (11:09:50 pm)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

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Don Curtis passed away today at 2 PM.
 
All of us at WrestlingFigs.com want to wish Don's wife, Dotty and family, friends and fans sincere sympathy and condolences.
 
RIP  5/22 - 3/6/08
 
Born: Don Beitelman
Legally changed to Don Curtis
 
 
 
Mostly known with partner Mark Lewin
They held the NWA World Tag Team titles with Mark Lewin
 
  • Don Curtis formed a heel team with Mark Lewin and wore satin capes as a part of their gimmick feuding with Eddie & Jerry Graham..
  • Don Curtis broke an attendance record in Jacksonville, Florida when he faced Lou Thesz for the World Heavyweight title..
  • Don Curtis was a promoter in Jacksonville until 1981 when he left wrestling & became the Chief of the Gator Bowl complex..
  • 1980: Don Curtis was inducted into the U.B. Athletic Hall of Fame for his wrestling and football accomplishments..
  • February 26, 2008: Don Curtis (Don Beitelman) suffered a massive stroke and was taken to a Hospice facility..
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    As soon as we get any funeral arrangements we will post them here for you.
     
    Scott Teal send us this letter from Dotty on 2/26
     
    Don suffered a massive stroke due to a blood clot breaking loose and hitting the left side of his brain. I (Dotty) found him in a pool of blood, face down in the bedroom two mornings ago, but it wasn't until late last night that an MRI confirmed the stroke and severe damage. He has been transported to the new Hospice facility at Mayo Clinic, where he will receive the best of care.
    Please know that Don is in no pain, and would want nothing more that to end the life that he presently lives in. If anyone could say, "I've done it all!", it would be Don. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend no one could have asked any more from.

    Pray for him.

    Dotty & Don

     

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