Hart’S Funeral Held

Tue., June 1, 1999

Politicians and singers joined professional wrestlers and fans at a funeral for wrestler Owen Hart.

Hart, 34, known as the Blue Blazer, plunged 70 feet to his death a week ago Sunday during a dramatic entrance for a match in Kansas City.

Some 1,300 mourners packed the invitation-only service. Among them were pro wrestlers Hulk Hogan, Road Dogg, Gorilla Monsoon, Paul Bearer, Sgt. Slaughter and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

Singer Collin Raye opened the service singing “One Boy, One Girl,” Hart’s favorite song, and “Amazing Grace.” Hart’s six brothers served as pallbearers.

Outside, 1,000 fans stood listening to the service over loudspeakers in a drizzling rain.

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