WWE legend Tom 'Dynamite Kid' Billington dies on his 60th birthday after years of battling health issues
WWE legend Tommy Billington famously known as 'Dynamite Kid' passed away at the age of 60 on his birthday. The cause of his death remains unknown. Billington rose to fame alongside Davey Boy Smith as the legendary British Bulldogs during the 1980s.
The Sun reports that the wrestler had been battling health issues for several years which could have contributed to his death. Friends and fans in the industry soon sent in their tributes to the icon. Dynamite's friend and retired wrestler Marty Jones posted: "It's with great sadness I have to inform you all that the Dynamite Kid Tommy Billington on his birthday passed away. A true British ambassador for wrestling worldwide. RIP 'Kid'. Condolences to Mark and his family." Canadian wrestler Davey Boy Smith Jr. tweeted, "It deeply saddens me to announce the passing of Tom Billington the “Dynamite Kid.” I was really happy and glad I got to see Dynamite one last time last June in the UK.. Dynamite was certainly an inspiration to myself and many others and really revolutionized."
