Michael Jones, who was known by wrestling fans as ‘Virgil’ has passed away, aged 61.

Pittsburgh-area referee Mark Charles III announced Jones’ passing via Facebook:

“My dear friends, it is with great sorrow that I bring news from the Jones family of the passing of our beloved Michael Jones, whom we know and loved as Virgil, Vincent, Soul Train Jones and more. Virgil passed peacefully at the hospital this morning and I ask that you pray for him and for his family. May his memory be eternal!”

Virgil had runs in WWE and WCW, and we here at Wrestlelamia extend our condolences to his family, friends and fans.