Emile Duprée, legendary Canadian professional wrestler and promoter and father of former WWE star René Duprée, passed away this weekend at 86.
Emile’s passing was announced by the official Instagram page Café De René With René Duprée.
With a heavy heart, I have to share the news that Rene’s father, Emile Dupree, has sadly passed away today at the age of 86.
Emile (Born Emile Goguen, 20th October 1936 in his beloved town of Shediac, New Brunswick) began wrestling back in the 1950s & wrestled many fellow wrestling legends such as Dusty Rhodes, Killer Kowalski, Arnold Skaaland, Pat Patterson, “Classy” Freddy Blassie,Rocky Johnson, Leo Burke, The Cuban Assassin & Many others, as well as running his own territory “Gran Prix Wrestling” which saw the likes of Andre the Giant,Ric Flair, Randy Savage, Harley Race, Edge & Christian wrestle there.
Before retiring & watching his son René carry on his legacy by becoming a Multiple-time Champion in WWE & Japan.
He’ll be remembered as one of the great wrestlers & promoters from the territory days & also a beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather.
Wrestleview sends it condolences to the family and friends of Emile Duprée during this sad time.