Dr. Death, shown here in 1997 with WWE announcer Jim Ross
The wrestling world has lost a legend, as it's sad to report that former UWF and All Japan Triple Crown champion Steve "Dr. Death" Williams lost his battle with cancer last night, passing away at the age of 49.
We will have more details as we receive them and would like to pass our deepest condolences out to the family, friends and fans of one hell of a great athlete.
Williams began his career in 1979, originally trained for MMA, however began wrestling for Bill Watts' MidSouth Wrestling. He formed a team with Ted DiBiase, and feuded with Eddie Gilbert, and was one of a few number of wrestlers who got an early push when MidSouth Wrestling was bought by Jim Crockett and renamed Universal Wrestling Federation.
Williams had stints in both WWE and WCW, becoming WCW World Tag Team Champions with Terry Gordy.
In 2004, WIlliams underwent surgery for throat cancer and was declared cancer free for a year.
He worked briefly in Ohio Valley Wrestling, WWE's former developmental facility, teaming with current Raw superstar Jack Swagger.
He had a couple of matches this year before oficially retiring, following the death of longtime friend Mitsaharu Misawa.
Once again, our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of a legend, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams.
American   has died aged 49. The retired wrestler died of cancer. Williams was suffering from throat cancer and underwent surgery in 2004. 

Williams, who originally trained up as an  fighter started his career in 1979. He performed in several different promotions including ,  and . He held the  with  in WCW.

For a short period he wrestled in , WWE's development facility. During his time there he worked with current  superstar .

Williams officially retired this year. He choose to retire after the death of fellow wrestler and friend . He wrestled his last match in Japan on October 25, 2009.