Adrian Street, Welsh wrestler known for his outrageous persona, died at Cwmbran’s Grange University Hospital, Wales.
Who was Adrian Street?
Adrian Street was a Welsh professional wrestler and entertainer known for his flamboyant ring attire and outrageous wrestling persona. Born on December 5, 1940, in Brynmawr, Wales, he grew up in a working-class family and was inspired to become a professional wrestler after watching British wrestlers on television. Adrian began his wrestling career in the late 1950s and early 1960s, competing in small venues in Wales and England.
Cause of Death
Adrian Street passed away on July 24, aged 82, at Cwmbran’s Grange University Hospital. He had recently undergone brain surgery and was recovering from a stroke earlier that month, which resulted in a brain bleed. Subsequently, he developed colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, which later turned into sepsis and ultimately led to his passing.
Age
At the time of his death, Adrian Street was 82.
Net Worth
Adrian Street had a net worth of approximately $5 million. He was considered one of the richest amateur wrestlers from the United Kingdom.
Relationships
Adrian Street was married to Miss Linda, who also served as his manager and ring valet from 1969. The couple ran a successful costume-making business called The Bizarre Bazaar and a wrestling school named Skull Krushers Academy in Florida, USA.
Career
Adrian Street gained notoriety as a wrestling icon during the ’70s and ’80s due to his flamboyant and over-the-top appearance, which included feather boas, dayglo face paint, and peroxide pigtails. Despite initially facing cat-calls and jeers from the audience, his unique persona garnered attention and led to a successful career in wrestling.
Street’s wrestling style was no-holds-barred, and he was known for his feuds with other wrestlers, including a notable match against the now reviled Jimmy Savile. His career saw him win multiple championship belts, and he made a name for himself in Canada and the US during the ’80s.
Beyond wrestling, Adrian Street delved into other creative pursuits. He recorded an album of songs with titles like “Sweet Transvestite With A Broken Nose” and authored several autobiographies, including “The Merchant of Menace.” A film about his life, titled “You May Be Pretty, But Am Beautiful,” was released in 2019, exploring his transformation into a cultural icon and how his garish outfits influenced the arrival of glam rock in the UK.
