Today, May 18th, marks 16 years since the passing of wrestling legend Davey Boy Smith. He was just 39 years old when he passed away from a heart attack.
Smith had a storied career competing for WWE, Stampede Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling and WCW. Along with the Dynamite Kid, he was one half the British Bulldogs tag team before embarking on a singles career in 1990. Throughout multiple runs with WWE, held multiple championships including the Intercontinental, tag team, European and Hardcore titles.
On the anniversary of Smith’s passing, his son and daughter posted messages on Twitter acknowledging the date and expressing their love for him.
Davey Boy Smith Jr., Son
Today marks the 16th anniversary of the passing of my father. ? Although it feels like yesterday, time sure does fly, and not a day goes by where he’s not thought of and missed dearly. I’m sure he would have loved following my career in Japan, the advancements in video games,
— Harry Smith, “Davey Boy Smith JR” (@DBSmithjr) May 18, 2018
the new training equipment and advances now today, and new comedy and action movies and special effects of today. Lots of Love ??, thanks to fans who have remembered and appreciated Davey today as well. ??????????? pic.twitter.com/kW1k4y92Ts
— Harry Smith, “Davey Boy Smith JR” (@DBSmithjr) May 18, 2018
Georgia Smith, Daughter
16 years today, we got the heartbreaking news that we lost @dbsmithjr’s & my dad. It’s changed us forever, but I don’t just remember him today, or when we lost him. But Davey is in my heart and in my thoughts ALWAYS. I cherish the memories we have, I love you Davey and miss you. pic.twitter.com/Wg2n8BCZsq
— Georgia Joyce Smith (@georgiasmith87) May 18, 2018