WWE Hall of Famer Barry Windham in ICU following massive heart attack, confirms niece

The WWE Hall of Famer Barry Windham is in the ICU after suffering a massive heart attack on December 02 (Friday). Windham, awrestling legend anduncle of Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, remains one of the most popular figures in the WWE circuit and made a big name for himself by being involved in plenty of great matches in the 1980s and early 1990s.

Ever since the news spread like wildfire, Windham's ardent fans have taken to their social media platforms to pray for his speedy recovery. However, his situation isn't very encouraging as confirmed by his niece, who revealed that the family has set up a GoFundMe campaign in a bid to cover the 63-year-old Windham's medical expenses.

Here's Barry Windham's niece's heartfelt note for his avid fans worldwide:

'Hisdarkest fear became a horrific reality as he went into cardiac arrest'

With deep sadness I regret to inform that my uncle, WWE Hall of Famer, Barry Windham suffered a massive heart attack Friday evening. While traveling through the Atlanta airport, his darkest fear became a horrific reality as he went into cardiac arrest. He is currently in the ICU and has undergone an emergency procedure to save his life. As a family, we are impatiently waiting to hear that he will be okay. But as of now, the future is uncertain.

As is the future for many in his position. And for those who have formerly devoted their lives to their craft. Barry Windham, has an iconically, decorated resume as an American professional wrestler. He traveled all over the world for decades, entertaining people of all ages with his athleticism and undeniable charisma.

After those countless years of wrestling matches, traveling and entertaining world wide, he experienced a number of taxing injuries and ended up undergoing multiple surgeries. That led to other health complications. Barry hung his boots for the last time in the early 2000’s. Since then he has been limited with work due to his medical history as well as left without health insurance.

To face these times is one of great stress and hardship. As well as one that comes with extensive medical expenses he is taking on. That is overwhelming to say the least.We are politely asking for any increment of financial assistance to help cover his medical expenses and bills and see him through this time.

Windham, who became a part of WWE's Hall of Fame in 2012,became a household name with much of his success coming through WCW and the NWA. In 1993, he was NWA World Heavyweight Champion after defeating The Great Muta. In addition, hehad three separate WWE runs in his illustrious and lengthy career.