Canadian professional wrestler "Killer" Kowalski died on August 30, 2008, according to his official website.Official Site: KillerKowalski.com Reports indicate that Kowalski suffered a "massive heart attack" on August 8, and was recovering at Whidden Hopsital in Everett, Massachusetts when he died. He was 81.Wicked Local: Kowalski’s last fight (August 28, 2008)
Services will be held for Kowalski at Weir Funeral Home in Malden, Massachusetts on September 3 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.Official Site: KillerKowalski.com
At the peak of his career, Kowalski held several NWA titles. He was also a notable professional wrestling trainer, having taught Big John Studd and Triple H.WWE.com: Killer Kowalski Bio