Legendary broadcaster Bob Caudle passes away
Bob Caudle has passed away.
News of the legendary broadcaster’s passing was revealed on Sunday by his son Mike, who noted that he passed away in his sleep. He was 95 years old.
Caudle lost his wife earlier this year. Jackie Caudle passed away on April 24, not long after the couple celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary. They leave behind three children, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
In the wake of the news, several personalities from around the world of wrestling have been paying tribute to Caudle online.
Ric Flair wrote, “Bob Caudle Was A Great Friend, And Someone Who Helped Me Develop My Interview Skills. You Were A Great Man Bob, And You Will Be Remembered Forever As One Of The Greatest Announcers Of All Time. I Cherish All The Time That I Got To Spend With You. Rest In Peace My Dear Friend!”
The NWA wrote, “Throughout the ‘70s and well into the 1980s and beyond, Bob left an indelible mark on the NWA, its programming, and fans. His was the signature voice of countless NWA broadcasts and pay-per-views during a decades-long career. The NWA sends its most sincere condolences to Bob’s friends, family, and fans. As the broadcast legend said to close each episode of 𝘕𝘞𝘈 𝘔𝘪𝘥-𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘞𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨: ‘So long for now.’”
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