Steve Dr. Death Williams Passes Away
Posted by Larry Csonka on 12.30.2009
A sad day…
It has been reported that Steve "Dr. Death" Williams lost his battle with cancer last night, as he passed away at the age of 49. No other details on the death are available at this time.
On behalf of 411, I want to send our condolences along to the family, friends and fans of Steve Williams.
Posted By: Guest#4676 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Damn, and I was just thinking about Dr Death because Sforcina put up a Botchmania and he was in there with Ferrara.
Posted By: Guest#8849 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:42 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Mr. Ramon (Registered) on December 30, 2009 at 01:44 PM
RIP Big Guy
Posted By: kingave66 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:44 PM
My thoughts and prayers go out to Dr. Death.
MWC was a bad ass tag team!
Posted By: The Fuj (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:45 PM
R.I.P Dr.Death
Posted By: G (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:45 PM
I can already see him seeking out Wahoo up in heaven.
Posted By: Doc (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:49 PM
R.I.P Dr Death
Posted By: DC (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:49 PM
RIP
Posted By: Hunter (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:49 PM
That fucking sucks. RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Joe (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:50 PM
This sucks so bad. Just yesterday I was watching his Triple Crown defense of 9/93 agaisnt Kobashi... R.I.P. Dr Death
Posted By: Julio Moreno (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:50 PM
RIP, Dr. Death.
Posted By: John (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:50 PM
RIP big man
Posted By: APrince66 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:51 PM
RIP Doc. The guy was an extremely credible champ in the late 80's and up through the Varsity Club run. I thought he could have been used better in the last WWE run, because its a shame the country and the next generation of fans didn't get to see one last run of a pretty bad ass, believable dude in the ring.
Posted By: Marty Funkhowser (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:52 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: The Chin (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:52 PM
that sucks
Posted By: Guest#8932 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:53 PM
RIP Doc.
Posted By: chucky (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:53 PM
R.I.P. you will be missed
Posted By: frank (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:53 PM
The man was, at least in America, one of the most under-utilized workers over the last 15 years.
Williams & Gordy v. The Steiners matches were EPiX!
Posted By: Guest#0663 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Dr. Death gave it hell, but unfortunately it was a battle even he couldn't overcome. Rest in peace.
Posted By: Michael Tyner (Registered) on December 30, 2009 at 01:55 PM
R.I.P Dr.Death
Posted By: Dave (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:56 PM
rip dr death
Posted By: tones (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:57 PM
damn man a real legend in this sport whos been through a lot...ive only seen him a couple of times but being from Louisiana..my dad told me many stories of "Dr. Death" in his prime from seeing him live. I personally seen him at a few WWE House shows in Baton Rouge and Alexandria...but I've seen many of his matches...man I'm gonna miss him...
RIP "Dr. Death"...thanks for everything
Posted By: Guest#5391 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:58 PM
Damn. That's sad news to hear. I was really hoping Steve Williams wold fight hrough this.
My thoughts go out to Dr. Death and his family.
Posted By: lilwayne1 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:59 PM
that sucks
Posted By: jaycraze (Registered) on December 30, 2009 at 02:00 PM
So unfortunate. He was a favorite of mine. He was a great wrestler, and the toughness and dignity he showed in his fight with cancer showed me what a great man he was as well. Thank You Dr. Death, for your heart and your courage both in the ring and out.
Posted By: Losaphone (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:01 PM
WE LOVE YOU DOC!
Posted By: extremecyco13 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:05 PM
Rest in peace, Doc. It was a long time coming, though, so at least he'd prolly made his peace.
Posted By: neverAcquiesce (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:06 PM
R.I.P Dr Death....J.Rs next blog will be 7 pages
Posted By: nWoMikey (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:06 PM
God bless you Steve you will be missed. Rest in peace.
Posted By: Steve Williams Fan (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:08 PM
R.I.P. Dr.Death may you Oklahoma Stampede all the works in the big ring in the sky
Posted By: hateman (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:08 PM
I met Steve. You could not meet a more wonderful person.
Condolences to Steve's Family and Friends.
Posted By: Guest#2398 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Very sad, but at least his long battle with cancer is over. May he finally RIP.
Posted By: The REAL MP (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Awww, man. That DOES make this a sad day. He was truly a somewhat underappreciated bigger guy that was tremendously fun to watch. RIP, Dr. Death.
Posted By: Sean (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:09 PM
RIP. Thanks for all the great memories.
Posted By: elgrannoche (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:10 PM
RIP Dr. Death. Here's to the MVC reunion up above.
Posted By: Double M (Registered) on December 30, 2009 at 02:13 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Guest#1730 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Wooo hooo I can use my real name finally!
And THATS the bottom line!
Posted By: Steve "Austin" Williams (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:18 PM
Nooo! I'm only 21 but started watching a decent amount of his work in Japan in the 90's, and really took a liking to the guy!
RIP!
Posted By: Empire Of Ownage (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:19 PM
One of the greats. He'd been suffering for such a long time. Godspeed, Steve.
Posted By: Canucklehead (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:23 PM
Sad news indeed. R.I.P Steve.
Posted By: Jack Conner (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:26 PM
sad day. loved dr. death....
Posted By: rjt (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:26 PM
Rest in peace doc.
Posted By: Beezy428 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:27 PM
Rest in Peace to one of the greats, hey may never have got a lot of respect after the 80s, but he was amazing in the ring and on the mic
Posted By: The Saint (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:27 PM
This is a sad way to end 2009. RIP Dr Death.
Posted By: Guest#3637 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:28 PM
RIP Dr. Death. homicide back drop!!!!
Posted By: FEAR (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:28 PM
He was at his best when he was part of MVC with Terry Gordy, hell of a tag team... Those Real World Tag matches in the early 90's were awesome...
And Kobashi vs. Williams at Budokan Hall was a classic...
You will be missed Dr. Death, R.I.P.
Posted By: Trev (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:30 PM
Damn, this sucks. He has been fighting this battle for a long time too, at least now the suffering is over
RIP
Posted By: Robin (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:30 PM
While it's sad to hear he passed away, I'm kinda relieved to hear that it's not a heart attack or some drug related incident. RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:33 PM
GOD bless your life, Doc. May you rest in peace.
Posted By: Karatgold24 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:36 PM
Fuck. We lost one of the best wrestlers ever to live. Rest In Peace.
Posted By: Guest#5632 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:41 PM
RIP Dr. Death.
Posted By: Deathpool (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:42 PM
My first taste of wrestling was watching Dr. Death and DiBiase team in Mid South. I used to hate them so much because they would actually cheat to win matches rather than fight cleanly. Sometimes, DiBiase would even put something in his glove and hit people with it in order to win the match. I couldn't believe someone could be so bad.
One of my biggest mark-out moments ever was when Williams won the UWF title.
Rest in peace.
Posted By: Comment Board Poster (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Damn, and I was just thinking about Dr Death because Sforcina put up a Botchmania and he was in there with Ferrara.
Posted By: Guest#8849 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Me too, I was just thinking about how awesome he was in the ring and his match with Kobashi in 93. Backdrop Driver and Doctor Bomb = AWESOME.
May you Rest in Peace Steve Williams
Posted By: Guest#0205 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Cheers to one of the greatest gaijin wrestlers to ever tour All-Japan Pro Wrestling, the one and only Steve Williams.
Posted By: Nick M. (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:58 PM
Rest in Peace, Dr. Death
Posted By: Kyle (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 02:59 PM
RIP Dr. Death...
u had 1 of the best theme songs imo
Posted By: perry (the blacko rican) (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:05 PM
I almost said not a huge loss but it is, he had alot to teach but that knowledge lives on in the tape collections of many fans.
I can't say it's shocking though. But a loss is a loss.
the HWF is getting more and more talent every year.
Posted By: The Rev (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Rest in peace, Doc. Really, one of the best.
Posted By: geoff eubanks (Registered) on December 30, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Loved the dr bomb
Posted By: Guest#2442 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:18 PM
One of the best tough guys wrestling has ever known and a great guy outside the ring too. Farewell Dr. Death. Hopefully you and Terry Gordy are tearing it up as the reunited Miracle and Violence Connection somewhere.
Posted By: M A Weyer (Registered) on December 30, 2009 at 03:18 PM
"R.I.P Dr Death....J.Rs next blog will be 7 pages"
Hate to admit, this made me LOL...was thinking the same thing...
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Guest#6425 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Rest easy sir and thank you for the great memories!!
Posted By: The Beef!! (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:31 PM
RIP
Posted By: jerry (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Pure Legend
Posted By: Gary (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:35 PM
Truly a sad day. RIP Mr. Williams.
Posted By: Mike (guest) (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:40 PM
never a big fan of the guy, but its always a shame to see a long time ring vet pass away. r.i.p. dr death.
Posted By: Ric Switzer (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:50 PM
I remember as a tyke playing with him on the 8bit NES WCW game.
Posted By: 16s (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 03:54 PM
I had the honour of refereeing one of his matches at the International Wrestling Hall of Fame/WLW show in Waterloo, Iowa a couple years ago. He was a great guy to work with and made sure that when we were out there that we had fun and be safe.
May he rest in peace.
Posted By: Referee Billy J. (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:12 PM
RIP, strong man.
Posted By: The Great Capt. Smooth (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Sad day and my sincere condolences on the passing of Dr Death Steve Williams.
Posted By: Paul Westbrook (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:29 PM
He was only 49? Shit, I thought he was much older...
R.I.P Dr Death.
Posted By: SirCrudNoodles (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:31 PM
That fucking sucks and i'm really sad right now. I always loved to see him in the ring.
Rest in Peace Dr Death Steve Williams
We will miss you
Posted By: Malte (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:34 PM
R.I. P. Dr you will be missed a great worker , his stuff was stiff but fun to watch
Posted By: Cct3stii (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:43 PM
I remember he pressed up the likes of Lex Luger, Road Warrior Hawk, Big Bubba Rogers, and the Samoan SWAT Team. He was one strong, tough guy in the ring.
Posted By: vantheman77 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:44 PM
RIP Doc
To think just yesterday I was watching an old MLW dvd with him and D'Lo Brown vs Simon Diamond & CW Anderson. It was from 2002.Even at around 42 years old he still kicked all kinds of ass.What a great and underappreciated worker in the WWE.Such a shame.
Posted By: tonyschivonieisgay (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:45 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Guest#8295 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:50 PM
RIP Another sad day for wrestling fans :(
Posted By: D (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Rip Dr Death you'll be remembered.
Posted By: Chewb (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 04:59 PM
My condolences to Dr. Death and his family.
Posted By: Guest#3567 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:03 PM
He was way before my time, so my memories of him are very few. He's admired by many and this is a tremendous loss. He was so young. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
rip
Posted By: Chelle (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Wow sad to hear that. He died far too soon. RIP Dr Death. I loved your All Japan matches. You were a helluva wrestler. I dug your stuff from that UWF promotion too. WWE never really gave you a chance in 98-99, I bet if you had went there earlier you'd have caught on better. God bless you man. Im so sad for your family and friends but at least youre in a better place. RIP Doc.
Posted By: guestwwe (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:21 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Joe-Jack (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:33 PM
Legitimate bad-ass and certainly tough as nails right to the end. Glad his suffering has come to a close, but sad to see him go - especially just shy of 50.
However, on a high note, I can see he and Gordy celebrating their reunion by taking turns suplexing somebody onto their heads right about now.
Rest easy, Doc:(
Posted By: Devin (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:39 PM
RIP
Steve Williams Death MD
Posted By: Steve Williams M.D. (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Ahhh man.
Posted By: WKR (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:44 PM
What a great worker and a class act. RIP big guy.
Posted By: Jason (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:48 PM
for all the young guys out there. please go seek mr. deaths matches. or understand this was the baddest man on the planet. but also one of the good guys in real life. i was wishing mr. death would pin cancer for the 3 count. but sadly it won with the foot on the ropes. what guy on this site says cancer sucks? r.i.p. i will mabey bust out w.c.w. game on the 64 an win the belt with mr. death..
Posted By: seemorethesaint (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:51 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: h4gg4rd (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 05:55 PM
Dr Death is dead...isn't it ironic
Posted By: morrisette (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 06:13 PM
Thank you, Dr.
Posted By: Brad F. Mays (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 06:23 PM
RIP Dr. Death
Posted By: Dwayne (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 06:38 PM
The name for his tag team w/Dick Murdoch was "Miracle Violence Connection" for the record. Just to keep you in the know "The Fuj"
Posted By: For The Record... (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 06:55 PM
My favorite wrestler growing up, I know he'll enjoy being back in the squared the circle up in the sky with many of the other legends.
A sad day indeed, but alas suffering no more.
Posted By: DaTruth (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 06:56 PM
At least his pain is over.
Posted By: Cun\' (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 06:59 PM
Whoops...my mistake! His partner in MVC was Terry "Bamm Bamm" Gordy. According to PWI, a Japanese reporter called them that in "broken English", and the name stuck.
Posted By: For The Record... (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:01 PM
R.I.P. "Doc"
Posted By: Stanton75 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:02 PM
RIP Dr. Death.
Descanse em Paz.
Posted By: Vic Brasil (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:03 PM
RIP Dr Death. My first times seeing him were in WCW with Terry Gordy beating up on the competition and winning the NWA and WCW unified tag belts back in the early 90s. I only imagine him and Terry are reunited and whupping some butt up in the big ring in the sky.
Posted By: MM (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:16 PM
RIP "Dr. Death" Steve Williams. What a sad, painful way to go. I can only hope he is at peace now. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
Posted By: Guest#3190 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Too many gone... waaaayy too young.
I can see the card up in heaven now...
Main Event:
The Miracle Violence Connection vs. Los Gringos Locos
It's a damn shame.. We love you. Doc!
Posted By: elguapo1974 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:41 PM
Miracle Violence Connection no more :(
Sad pandas weep in Japan today
Posted By: Necroz (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 07:52 PM
Back in the day, Steve Williams was the baddest of all badasses! He was awesome! A true legend and a true loss. R.I.P. Mr. Williams!
Posted By: Guest#0367 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 08:32 PM
RIP Dr. Death. Thanks for the memories.
Posted By: Guest#1005 (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 08:33 PM
R.I.P Steve Dr. Death Williams.
Posted By: R.I.P (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 08:50 PM
Damn! cancer sucks!
Posted By: ???? (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Some of my earliest wrestling memories were the Mid-South days and watching Dr. Death and Ted Dibiase feud with Jim Duggan. Right now, I miss those old days even more.
Posted By: Todd Parker (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Cancer must have used a foreign object or outside interference because there's no way Dr. Death would have lost to cancer in a fair fight.
RIP Doc...
Posted By: SA (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 10:11 PM
:( awww dam
Posted By: christy (Guest) on December 30, 2009 at 11:05 PM
Doc! The only guy JR put over more than Austin, i can only imagine how he feels. Rest in peace Mr Oklahoma Stallion.
Posted By: Crainlizer2 (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 12:13 AM
I met Dr. Death in an airport in 2007. Didn't want to hound him, but when I finally had the courage to speak to him all I said was " your matches in the UWF were amazing." He was kind... Smiled... And scratched out a humble thank you. I'm not a small man but Steve was just big. I saw him wrestle Jake Roberts and the Barbarian in the Mid South. His team with Ted DiBiase killed the Rock and Roll express. I followed his whole career. His matches against Gordy were just as good as his matches teaming with Gordy. He was a rare breed. You have to lump him with Stan Hansen, Brusier Brody, Big Van Vader, Terry Funk Mick Foley and Gordy as legit tough guys. Say what you want but one of the BEST who ever lived died today. Rest in peace Steve.
Posted By: KDawg (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Goodbye to another of wrestlings true legends. Rest in peace steve.
Posted By: Guest#8266 (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Steve Williams & Terry Gordy, some of the best tag wrestling I ever had the privilege to witness first hand. RIP Dr Death, now it is time for you and Bam Bam to give Heaven a whirl as a great tag team once again!
Posted By: Sad Fan (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 02:38 AM
RIP Dr. Death Steve Williams
He was one of my favorite All Japan gaijin
Posted By: Craig R (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 02:47 AM
Rest in Peace Dr. Death! I enjoyed the little I saw of you in WWF and WCW, wish I could have caught more!
Posted By: Guest#7016 (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 03:12 AM
Rest in Peace buddy, thanks for the great matches.
Posted By: Krystof the Tattoo Artist (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 03:21 AM
RIP Dr. Death....
Posted By: Big Mike Watters (Registered) on December 31, 2009 at 11:03 AM
RIP 'Dr Death' Steve Williams
Posted By: Guest#8956 (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 03:59 PM
WOW!! I knew he was sick, but damn that cancer. One of the toughest,if not,the toughest I ever saw wrestle. Read lots about him in wrestling mags back in the 80's. RIP big man!!
Posted By: Murray Nychka (Guest) on December 31, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Awful news. Dr Death had some of the greatest matches in wrestling history in All Japan in the early 90s, and was a major reason I'm a fan. A terrible loss to the wrestling world.
Posted By: APinOz (Guest) on January 01, 2010 at 07:35 AM
I have known Doc Williams since age 13. We hung out at each other's houses, he took me to Homecoming our soph year. Watched his amazing career and re-connected in 2004. Have talked weekly since, even on Christmas Day.
We classmates that knew him before his awesome career knew the man and cheered him on as the amazing athlete. He is dearly missed and we will celebrate his life.
Prayers go out to his family; son, brothers, mother. God just gained a huge Angel.
Posted By: Ruthie Owen (Guest) on January 01, 2010 at 10:19 PM
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