Carol Sammartino, the wife of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, has passed away, and her son Darryl Sammartino has now publicly confirmed the news while speaking with longtime wrestling journalist Bill Apter. The revelation came during the Bruno Forever event, where Darryl spoke with Apter about his family and reflected on the difficult final years of his mothers life. The family had kept the news quiet until now, but Darryl confirmed the exact date of her passing and explained how long she had been dealing with declining health. While speaking to Bill Apter, Darryl addressed the loss directly and shared the timeline surrounding his mothers death, including the time she spent in care. Darryl also made it clear that the final stretch of Carol Sammartinos life was especially difficult, noting that her suffering weighed heavily on the family. Despite the heartbreak, he explained that there was some comfort in knowing she was no longer in pain. Carol Sammartino played a major role behind the scenes throughout Bruno Sammartinos historic wrestling career, helping hold the family together while Bruno became one of the most recognizable champions in professional wrestling history. Bruno Sammartino, who passed away in April 2018, remains one of WWEs most iconic figures, and his family has continued to honor his legacy through events like Bruno Forever. Carol Sammartinos passing closes another chapter in the history of the Sammartino family, one that fans have followed for generations alongside Brunos legendary career. What are your memories of Bruno Sammartino and the legacy his family left behind in professional wrestling? Leave your thoughts and share your memories in the comments below. G Add as a preferred source on Google
