According to Slam! Wrestling, Sandy Parker, the first Black woman to ever hold a World Championship, passed away in June of 2022 at the age of 77.
Parker was hospitalized in 2022 and everyone lost contact with her, with it only being discovered that she passed this week.
Parker grew up in Windsor, Ontario, Canada and became interested in pro wrestling after attending an event. She made her professional wrestling debut at the age of 23 and trained at the Fabulous Moolah’s school in South Carolina, but left due to issues with Moolah. Parker retired in 2006 and was honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2004.
We here at PWMania.com send our condolences to the friends, family and fans of Sandy Parker.
