George Steele

William James Myers (April 16, 1937 – February 17, 2017), better known by his ring name George "The Animal" Steele, was a former American professional wrestler and actor. Steele's career lasted from 1967 until 1989.

He also played Swedish wrestler/actor Tor Johnson in Ed Wood.

George Steele, who was a Baptist, died on February 17, 2017 under hospice care in Cocoa Beach, Florida from kidney failure, aged 79.WWE Hall Of Famer George 'The Animal' Steele Passes Away At 79

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Other websites

WWE Hall of Fame profile
Interview with Steele about his career (from Legends of Wrestling 2)
May 19, 2011 Interview with George "The Animal" Steele (on Roundtable Wrestling Radio)

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