Virgil death updates — WWE wrestler Mike Jones dies at hospital after dementia battle as referee issues s...

Virgil was known for being Ted DiBiase's bodyguard

The 57-year-old, real name Michael Jones, became famous in the formerly-named WWF as Ted DiBiase’s bodyguard.

He became a huge fan favourite after turning on the villainous “Million Dollar Man” and stayed working for Vince McMahon until 1995 before joining rival promotion WCW as part of the iconic New World Order faction.

Fans look back on Virgil's greatest moments

Fans have flooded X with their favourite memories of Virgil.

One fan said: "RIP Mike Jones aka Virgil. Him turning against Ted DiBiase was one of my favorite #WWE moments as a kid."

A second wrote: "Bro ALWAYS looked cool flashing those hundies. RIP Virgil."

Tributes for star flood in

Tributes have flooded in for the WWE star following the tragic news.

One fan said: "Rip legend."

One noted: "That's very sad news."

Another added: "You've got to be kidding me."

Death confirmed by Mark Charles

The sad news was broken on Facebook by wrestling referee Mark Charles III.

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!"

Tributes poured in for Virgil, with one WWE fan saying: "Ugh, this hurts."

Virgil dead aged 61

WWE legend Virgil has died aged 61 following a lengthy health battle.

The sad news was broken on Facebook by wrestling referee Mark Charles III.