On Thursday, it was reported that legendary professional wrestler Dusty Rhodes — born Virgil Runnels in 1945 — passed away at the age of 69. WWE.com posted the following to its web site: WWE ...

Famously billed as the son of a plumber, professional wrestler Dusty Rhodes ... But to his credit, Rhodes took the ball and ran with it. With sidekick manager "Sweet" Sapphire by his side ...

There was only one reason Dusty ... time, Sapphire's begrudging dance partner softened on her. She was said to have broken down in tears backstage when she learned her association with Rhodes ...

Dusty got this over, and wound up pitting his humble persona against the Macho King Randy Savage. Partnered with Sapphire (a middle-aged woman and real-life Rhodes superfan), he took on the heel ...

Virgil Runnels, a former professional wrestler known by his fans as Dusty Rhodes, died June 11 at 69 ... dot tights with his sidekick “valet” Sapphire. Mr. Runnels remained a fixture with ...

Despite involving two of the most charismatic and popular workers of their generation, Randy Savage and Dusty Rhodes ... the turgid affair. Rhodes' heart was broken by Sapphire's prostitution ...

WWE says Virgil Runnels, a former professional wrestler known by his fans as Dusty Rhodes, has died ... polka dot tights with his sidekick "valet" Sapphire. In a statement, WWE offered condolences ...

FILE: Dusty Rhodes Dead At 69 Joe Torre Safe At Home ... appearing in signature yellow polka dot tights with his sidekick "valet" Sapphire. He also was the father of two other famous WWE wrestlers ...