Paul Bearer
American wrestling manager
Died when: 58 years 329 days (706 months)Star Sign: Aries
William Alvin Moody (April 10, 1954 – March 5, 2013) was an American professional wrestling manager and licensed funeral director.He is best known for his tenure with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, later WWE) where he performed under the ring name and gimmick of Paul Bearer, manager and guiding light of The Undertaker.
As Paul Bearer, he hosted his own talk show segment entitled The Funeral Parlor.As Paul Bearer, Moody is also known for managing his storyline son/Undertaker's storyline half-brother, Kane, as well as archnemesis of The Undertaker, Mankind.
Vader also served as Bearer's protégé for a short period while feuding with The Undertaker.Outside WWE, Moody was known by the name Percival "Percy" Pringle III and performed in various regional territories and promotions, as well as World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW).
