Beloved pro wrestling referee and author David Dwinell has announced he is entering hospice care following a battle with a rare and progressive condition known as Paraneoplastic Neurological Syndrome.
Dwinell, known for officiating matches across WWF (now WWE), NWA, and Northeast Wrestling promotions throughout his long and respected career, shared the heartbreaking update via Facebook in a deeply personal message to friends and fans:
Despite the gravity of his condition, Dwinell emphasized that he is at peace:
Dwinell closed his message with a heartfelt expression of gratitude to those who have been part of his journey:
Dwinell is also the author of Ringman, a well-received memoir that chronicles his experiences as a referee across several wrestling eras and territories.
As word of his update spreads, fans and fellow wrestlers across the industry have begun sending messages of support, love, and appreciation for a man whose presence in the ring was always felteven if it wasnt always in the spotlight. Our thoughts are with David Dwinell and his loved ones during this time.
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