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(CNN) -- Legendary wrestling figure Captain Lou Albano, perhaps best known for his association with pop singer Cyndi Lauper, died Wednesday, according to World Wrestling Entertainment.
Captain Lou Albano reached a new level of fame in the '80s with his association with Cyndi Lauper.

Captain Lou Albano reached a new level of fame in the '80s with his association with Cyndi Lauper.

Albano, 76, was "one of the company's most popular and charismatic legends," the company said in a statement.

The cause of death was not immediately disclosed.

"Albano began his storied career with Vincent J. McMahon in the 1960s as one half of 'The Sicilians' tag team with his partner Tony Altimore," the WWE said. "He will be greatly missed by the WWE and his fans."

Albano, who was with the WWE from 1983 to 1996, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.

He started as a tag team wrestler in the 1950s but became a successful manager of champion wrestlers in the 1970s, according to a biography on the WWE Web site.

Albano was recognizable by his penchant for unbuttoned Hawaiian shirts and a trademark beard, which was usually bound by a rubber band.

His persona earned him the distinction of "one of the most hated men" in wrestling for 15 years, the WWE biography said.

Albano's image evolved in the 1980s, when he teamed with Lauper on several music videos, such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," and wrestling appearances.

As his celebrity status grew, Albano landed acting jobs, including a role on several episodes of the "Miami Vice" TV series, the biography said.

Albano became a cartoon in 1989, when he was the voice of Mario "Jumpman" Mario for 17 episodes of "The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!" according to the Internet Movie Database.

Haven't seen anything about it on here so thought I'd fill in our Wilco fans.

Feb. 7 - Missoula, MT - Adams Center
Feb. 9 - Portland OR - Arlene Schnitzer Hall
Feb. 10 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
Feb. 13 - Vancouver BC - Live City Vancouver @ David Lam Park (Free for Olympics)
Feb. 15 - Edmonton AB - Northern Jubilee Auditorium
Feb 16 - Calgary AB - Southern Jubilee Auditorium
Feb. 17 - Saskatoon SK - TCU Place
Feb. 19 - Duluth MN - Decc Auditorium
Feb. 20 - Madison WI - Overture Hall
Feb. 21 - East Lansing MI - Wharton Cobb Great Hall
Feb. 23 - Hamilton ON - Hamilton Place Theatre
Feb. 24 - London ON - Centennial Hall
Feb. 27 - Montreal QC - Olympia De Montreal
Mar. 1 - Ottawa ON - NAC
Mar. 3 - Halifax NS - Halifax Forum

On that note, is anybody hitting up the Massey Hall show with yours truly this evening? :music

Had a friend bail on me so I have an extra pair of 6th row center (FF) tix for the Albany show on Thursday 10/15.

Can meet in Albany Thursday afternoon.

PM me on here if interested or reply to this post and I can PM you. (I try to avoid putting email or phone #'s because end up with junk mail or calls).

thanks

Maple Leaf tickets are available on Ticketmaster for tonight's game.

Got $500 - you could be sitting in Row 8 to watch Joey McDonald shut out the Avs (the Bruins fan says, dripping with disgust and sarcasm)...

Cheers,

Pat

Anybody familar with the venue?I see they have underground parking at the theater,but my high top conversion van usually wo'nt fit.I see that you are also subject to searching your vehicle?Any open lots close by.Any info would be appreciated.

Closed.

Nicely done Anna!!

This is one way to get the Hip to play Germany soon.

Don't give Bonner any ideas though...he's dying to get them back out to New Brunswick.

Ticket SOLD. Thanks!

Friday....Hip, Row C
Sat.......Pens game
Sun.......Steelers game

Well worth the ride from Windsor.

Wanted to bring in my camera to the venue, but didn't see any info.
Anyone bring any SLR's to any of the recent shows w/o issue? (small..50mm lens)

go pens go!

Hi all,

Wasnt planning to go to thois show initially but now Im longing for some hip. If anyone has a couple tix available for this show, shoot me a line via PM.

I have multiple smooth transactions with reputable members of this forum and look forward to making another!