It was reported by the CAC that Multi time AWA World Champion & WWF Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel passed away last night due to health issues. Here’s the official statement:
The Cauliflower Alley Club issued this statement on the passing of the former AWA World Heavyweight 
Champion:
“It is with a heavy heart the Cauliflower Alley Club announces that The Greatest AWA World Champion of all time and former CAC President Nicholas “Nick” Bockwinkel passed away Saturday night at approx. 8:40 pm due to health issues. We will have more on this later Sunday afternoon. The Cauliflower Alley Club, it’s members, and all of Nicks fans & friends send their condolences to Darlene & the Bockwinkel family at this time. The Bockwinkel family ask for everyone to respect their privacy at this time.”
You can read the statement here: http://www.caulifloweralleyclub.org/rip-nick-bockwinkel/
Bockwinkel who was known for his articulated promos in the AWA & technical wrestling in the ring, Worked in WCW, WWE & was a consultant with Dave Marquez for Championship Wresting from Hollywood. We at Socaluncensored send our condolences to the Bockwinkel family.