Johnny Grunge Passess Away
Posted on February 16th, 2006 at 1:56 pm by Editor
Posted on February 16th, 2006 at 1:56 pm by Editor
Michael Durham, better known to wrestling fans as Johnny Grunge of Public Enemy, passed away this morning at the age of 39. Durham, who was said to suffer from sleep apnea, was having trouble breathing and was taken to an Atlanta hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Along with the late Ted “Rocco Rock” Petty, the Public Enemy were a major attraction during the pre-PPV era of ECW, with them holding the tag team championship on four occasions. They later worked for WCW and WWE.
Following their last WCW run, they continued to work on the independent scene, although Grunge became less and less active in the ring. Petty passed away on September 21, 2002 at the age of 49 when he suffered a heart attack while traveling between independent shows.
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February 20, 2006 at 5:18 pm
Dear All….
My name is Margo Broussard Janise and I am Michael’s first cousin. I was wondering if there is any way you can publish and get the word out for my family that we have set up an account for funeral and burial expenses. I know Penny is having a small service in Georgia but then he will be flown to Louisiana where we will have a funeral and his burial.
I have set up an account to help pay for the funeral and burial expense and we could use any support we could get. Please let everyone know that in lieu of sending flowers to please make a monetary donation to the following:
Benefit account for the family of Michael “Johnny Grunge” Durham
First National Bank of Louisiana
Routing Number 065200515
Account Number 0587354
We would also love for anybody that can come to Louisiana for the funeral to please come here! My Aunt Linda could use all of the support she can get right now in this uneasy time in her life as she is very ill herself.
If you should want to contact me please either email me or call my cell phone 337.802.9307
Thank you for any help.
Margo Janise