Don West

2022 - 12 - 30

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Don West loses cancer battle (Black Hills Pioneer)

The former TNA Impact Wrestling commentator and radio personality has passed away, 18 months after he was first diagnosed with brain lymphoma, a rare, ...

Don West dead at age 59 - Pro Wrestling Dot Net (ProWrestling.net)

Former Impact Wrestling color commentator Don West died on Friday at age 59 following a battle with brain lymphoma. West's longtime broadcast partner Mike Tenay ...

He worked for Impact as a color commentator from 2002-2012, and also worked for the company’s merchandise department in more recent years. We bonded as soon as we met, both as broadcast partners and friends. Years of great moments both on and off camera

Former TNA, Impact Wrestling broadcaster Don West dead at 59 (New York Post)

IMPACT Wrestling, where Don West's voice became synonymous with the promotion — known at the time as Total Nonstop Action (TNA) — for over a decade, ...

Don was one of the good guys, who was overflowing with passion & enthusiasm.” West joined IMPACT/TNA in 2002, where he served as the promotion’s color commentator. He brought out the best in people and was an inspiration to all who crossed paths with him.” He updated wrestling fans throughout treatments, revealing the tumor doubled in size in May. West announced he was in remission in Sept. “Don and Mike Tenay provided the soundtrack to so many iconic moments in company history.

Don West Dies: TNA/Impact Wrestling Commentator Was 59 (Deadline)

Don West, known for his color commentary on Impact Wrestling, has died at the age of 59.

D’Amore added, “I am forever grateful for being able to share a friendship with Don and truly know my career and my life are better because of having him in them. “He brought out the best in people and was an inspiration to all who crossed paths with him. The Impact Wrestling organization also shared a tweet confirming West’s death saying, “IMPACT Wrestling is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Don West, one of the defining voices of our 20-year history.

Remembering KPQ Personality Don West (KPQ)

West had been battling brain lymphoma since being diagnosed to have the illness in June 2021.

He noted then that his recovery was on track with a clean bill of health after 3 months. After initially being treated for cancer, Don announced in September of 2021 that the cancer was in remission following 8 weeks of chemotherapy and 13 radiation treatments. "This has been a tough couple of years, just watching him go through this." "He brought so much energy and laughter to our building and we were very lucky to have him as a part of our broadcasting family. "It's been tough, and we definitely lost a real good one. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don's beautiful wife, Terri, and his entire family".

Scott D'Amore Reflects on the Passing of Don West – IMPACT ... (impactwrestling.com)

News / December 30, 2022 / by IMPACT Wrestling Staff. You can't think about TNA/IMPACT without thinking of Don West. Don and Mike Tenay provided the ...

He brought out the best in people and was an inspiration to all who crossed paths with him. There was no more cherished member of the TNA/IMPACT family. You can’t think about TNA/IMPACT without thinking of Don West.