RIP: The Shiek(Ed Farhat)

[jlvideo]

From Observer.com:


We just received confirmation that Ed Farhat, the
famous Sheik, passed away last night at about 3:15
a.m. Central time in a Michigan hospital. We don't
have any other details other than the source was
within the family. The Sheik was among the hottest
heels in the history of pro wrestling and one of the
biggest draws of the 60s and early 70s. His success as
a consistent draw in Detroit and Toronto in his heyday
are probably unmatched in the history of each city as
far as frequent huge crowds.


He was a legend in wrestling but mostly in the Detroit area and his nephew Sabu still wrestles. He'll be missed,Jack

[Scott Greczkowski]

Yeah I read about this at 1wrestling.com today. The Sheiks wife got a call from Sabu who was planning on canceling his trip to Japan but she told him to go because The Sheik would have wanted him to follow through on his commitments.

He was the one the only ORIGIONAL Sheik.

[George_F]

:( RIP

[John Corn]

He was one of the all-time greats and people seem to forget about him. He owned wrestling in Detroit in the mid-60's thru the mid-70's. I seen him wrestle once live against Dory Funk Jr and I will never forget it.


Truly one of the greats. Rest in Peace Sheik.