R.I.P. Georgiann Markopoulos
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Jan 25 2010, 6:01 PM
Georgiann Markopoulos passed away today at the age of 67.
Makropoulos was well known and sincerely admired throughout the world of professional wrestling. After conquering a bout of meningitis as a teenager, her grandfather took her to a wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, New York in November of 1959 and she fell in love with the sport. Her favorite wrestler at the time was Bruno Sammartino and she became Fan Club President not only to the Living Legend, but to other greats such as Bob Orton Sr., Ken Patera & Buddy Rogers.
It wouldn’t be long before her interest in the business brought wrestling publications interested in her talents asking her to submit content for them. It began with listing wrestling Fan Clubs, writing stories and taking photos but would eventually culminate in her own newsletter Wrestling Chatterbox, a postal mail publication with exclusive news, photos and content that has been published monthly for over 22 years.
Known as the “Godmother of Professional Wrestling,” Georgiann was close friends with many in the wrestling business and was always there to lend an ear or a helping hand to someone in need. Not only was she well liked by wrestling talent, journalists, and fans alike, she had a sparkling personality and an infectious spirit that made her easy to speak to and will no doubt make her missed.
(via WrestlingFigs.com where she was the site master)
All of us here at GeekWeek wish her family and friends our heartfelt condolences for their loss.
Georgiann was a proud woman that took great pride in what she did in the world of wrestling journalism. She was a respected and beloved writer that no doubt touched many people's hearts over the years with her love of the wild world of professional wrestling. She will be missed by many.
Rest In Peace Georgiann.
Georgiann Markopoulos passed away today at the age of 67.
Makropoulos was well known and sincerely admired throughout the world of professional wrestling. After conquering a bout of meningitis as a teenager, her grandfather took her to a wrestling show at Sunnyside Gardens in Queens, New York in November of 1959 and she fell in love with the sport. Her favorite wrestler at the time was Bruno Sammartino and she became Fan Club President not only to the Living Legend, but to other greats such as Bob Orton Sr., Ken Patera & Buddy Rogers.
It wouldn’t be long before her interest in the business brought wrestling publications interested in her talents asking her to submit content for them. It began with listing wrestling Fan Clubs, writing stories and taking photos but would eventually culminate in her own newsletter Wrestling Chatterbox, a postal mail publication with exclusive news, photos and content that has been published monthly for over 22 years.
Known as the “Godmother of Professional Wrestling,” Georgiann was close friends with many in the wrestling business and was always there to lend an ear or a helping hand to someone in need. Not only was she well liked by wrestling talent, journalists, and fans alike, she had a sparkling personality and an infectious spirit that made her easy to speak to and will no doubt make her missed.
(via WrestlingFigs.com where she was the site master)
All of us here at GeekWeek wish her family and friends our heartfelt condolences for their loss.
Georgiann was a proud woman that took great pride in what she did in the world of wrestling journalism. She was a respected and beloved writer that no doubt touched many people's hearts over the years with her love of the wild world of professional wrestling. She will be missed by many.
Rest In Peace Georgiann.
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