According to Scott Teal -- Gene "Mr. America" Stanlee passed away on September 23rd. No further details available at this time.

Gene's real name was Eugene Stanley Zygoiwicz, born on January 1st.

He held NWA Southern Heavyweight Championship and Ohio Heavyweight Championship.

Gene teamed with his brother Steve. Gene Stanlee was a health nut, longtime vegetarian, still sold a line of supplements..

We here at WrestlingFig.com send our condolences to Gene's family, freinds and fans...