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WWE legend Billy Graham has died aged 79 after battling a 'myriad of health issues' while on life support.

Graham had been in the hospital for a number of months dealing with a 'myriad of very serious health issues' and had been in the ICU for many weeks, according to a GoFundMe page set up to help him and his family.

Graham died Wednesday after being taken off life support with his wife and daughter by his side, his family told TMZ.

The WWE Hall-of-Famer hospitalized in January with an infection in his ears that spread to his ear bones and skull.

He was also reportedly battling a number of other health issues, including acute kidney failure, congestive heart failure, diabetes, and hearing loss.

Prior to his storied wrestling career, Graham - born Eldridge Wayne Coleman - tried out for the Canadian Football League but rose to fame through an impressive bodybuilding career.

Beginning his wrestling career in 1969, Graham signed with various promotions before making his debut with the WWE - then known as the World Wide Wrestling Federation - in 1975.

By that time, his in-arena look became influential to many of the most popular wrestlers of the time - including Austin Idol, Jesse Ventura, Hulk Hogan, and Ric Flair.

When wrestling surged in popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, wrestlers such as Steve Austin and Triple H began adopting his look and mannerisms.