PAUL ORNDORFF'S DAUGHTER-IN-LAW RELEASES STATEMENT ON GOFUNDME
Orndorff's family created a GoFundMe page in order to raise money for the icon's funeral.
On the page, Travis's wife, Amayou Smith, wrote: "Hi my name is Amayou, my husband is Travis Orndorff.
"As some of you may know we are preparing for Paul 'Mr Wonderful' Orndorff's final farewell.
"Travis wants to give everyone, including fans, the opportunity to Donate to Paul's final expenses. All donations and love gifts are appreciated."
The page has raised a total of $860 out of its $25,000 goal so far.
WHEN DID ORNDORFF JOIN WWE?
Orndorff joined WWE back in 1983.
While he was here, he was given the name of Mr Wonderful by his then-manager, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper.
His career highlights included competing alongside the likes of Hulk Hogan and Mr T.
ORNDORFF'S SUFFERED FROM DEMENTIA
Paul Orndorff's son Travis confirmed in a statement that his father suffered from dementia.
He believes the condition was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The condition happens when someone suffers repeated head trauma, however, it can only be diagnosed once someone has passed away.
DID ORNDORFF WIN THE WWE CHAMPIONSHIP?
Despite his successful WWE career, Orndorff never won the WWE Championship.
Orndorff exploded on the WWE scene in the 1980s, paired with manager Bobby Heenan.
Throughout the 80s, Orndorff became a star, often going head-to-head with the Immortal Hulk Hogan in the main event of the first Wrestlemania and Survivors Series.
In 1988, he left WWE for WCW, where he captured the WCW World Television Championship and the WCW World Tag Team Championships with Paul Roma.
Injuries caused Mr Wonderful to step away from the square ring in 2000.
