Walter "Killer" Kowalski passed away yesterday (Friday) at the age of 81.

He had suffered a massive heart attack on August 8th and had been hospitalized ever since. His family chose to remove life support on the 18th, and after a brief time during which it was hoped he may recover, he finally succumbed 11 days later.

Kowalski is perhaps best known by today's fans as the man who trained multiple well known professional wrestlers, among them Perry Saturn, John Kronus, Frankie Kazarian, the late Big John Studd, Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, and, most notably, Triple H. In his active career, he was world renowned as one of the most hated and sadistic heels in the history of the industry.

All of us here at Lordsofpain.net send our condolences to his wife, Theresa, and the rest of his extended family.