WWE is saddened to learn that Thomas Billington, known to his fans as Dynamite Kid, has passed away at age 60.
Born in Golborne, Lancashire, England, Billington pursued sports-entertainment as a means to avoid a life as a coal miner. Although somewhat undersized, he possessed a ferocity and determination that earned him the nickname The Dynamite Kid.
The British wrestler competed for the WWE (then known as WWF) in the 80s both on his own as one half of the British Bulldogs tag-team, as well as wrestling in the UK and Japan.
Reports suggest he died on his 60th birthday.