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Wrestling icon Captain Lou Albano has died. A key figure in the wrestling resurgence of the 1980s, Captain Lou was known for his prowess in the ring in the 1960s, his theatrical antics as a manager in the WWF in the 80s, his mainstream cross-over success in movies and TV and his impressive, rubber-band-laden beard. Gamers know him best as Mario in 1980s cartoon show The Super Mario Brothers Super Show. Albano passed away this morning at his home in Mount Vernon, NY. He was 76 years old.
Albano started out in wrestling as half of tag-team The Sicilians, but found his true calling as a manager. His over-the-top outfits and theatrics ushered in the 1980s' "Rock and Wrestling Connection." Albano guided 15 different tag teams and 4 singles competitors to championship gold.
Albano starred in dozens of TV shows and movies throughout his long career, including TV cop show Miami Vice, wrestling flick Body Slam, and Brian De Palma's Wise Guys, although he was best-known for his appearance in the videos for Cyndi Lauper's hits 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun,' 'She Bop' and 'Time After Time'.
Recently, Captain Lou Albano appeared as a playable character in THQ's WWE Legends of Wrestlemania video game, but The Captain's most well-known connection to gaming is his portrayal of video game plumber Mario in 1980s cartoon show The Super Mario Brothers Super Show. Check out the YouTube videos below the cut for a look at Captain Lou in action:
In honor of the Captain, we will be doing the Mario all day long.
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conquistador
rip, big fella
RickAstin
"Recently, Captain Lou Albano appeared as a playable character in THQ's WWE Legends of Wrestlemania video game"
Not to be a nit picker....but yeah...he was not in WWE Legends of Wrestlemania...
Acclaim's first Legends of Wrestling yes....but not the WWE LoW...
He'll still be missed and all the other stuff though :(
Disturbed1ne
Brett Hart never died. someone is lying.
Completist
@ 199ALLSTAR
When did Brett Hart pass away? I remember Eddie Guererro and Davie Smith died within the past 4, 5 years.
Curare
Tommy Treehunter was a trouser stain.
Curare
Stupidest dance ever!
Curare
I swang my arms from side to side many times. Swinging your arms from side to side was "The Mario" dance. That was it. Now Mario is dead. I'll bet he died on the level called TUBULAR in Super Mario World. I hate that damn level! R.I.P.
slaveknight
what an icon he was
spleendingo
Sad indeed. He did just as much to bring Pro Wrestling to the limelight as Hulk Hogan, but never received as much recognition for it. I'm having several beers in your honor Captain.....R.I.P.
Bender0121
What G4 should do is show the viewers an all day marathon in the Captain's honor. It only makes sense. (It would also bring in views.)
PS3fears360
He was an awesome manager. RIP
AntDaGamer
Captain Lou was not in WWE LOW.
TheDrunkardHu
i hope i live that long, RIP Lou!
thesilentmole
There goes another piece of my childhood. I'm getting older. RIP Cap.
tavogul
the mushroom kingdom has lost his true heroe... who will save princess peach now? ..... luigi?....wario?....Link?.... R.I.P Lou Albano....
wweiceman13
Captain Lou was definitly one of (if not the) best manager in wrestling history. He will be missed sadly. I hope Vince celebrate his life in a toll bell instead of just saying "In Loving Memory" at the beginning of RAW monnday. R.I.P Captain Lou Albano.
IN_YO_FACE
damn that's sad i grew watching him in that cartoon
jungleman67
No! Im glad i bought the dvd. great show
gravy666
This is a sad day.
gambitjuggalo
RIP thanks to captain lou albano ill always be hooked on the brothers. *does the mario* ill miss you
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