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Xander · 10-14-2009, 05:31 PM

Wrestling manager Captain Lou, Cyndi Lauper's fake dad, and Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Lou Albano passed away today at the age of 76.

Wrestling fans know him as the WWE Hall of Famer who managed more than 50 wrestlers in his day, with more than two dozen championships won by athletes taken under his wing. 80's music fans might remember him from his appearances in many Cyndi Lauper music videos, including "Girls Just Want To Have Fun", "She Bop", "Time After Time" and "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough." As gamers, we of course remember him as the best live-action Mario of all time. That's not saying much when your chief competition is Bob Hoskins, but at least he was Italian. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! might have only run a grand total of 52 episodes, but that was more than enough to cement Captain Lou's place in gaming history.

Mr. Albano suffered from a heart attack in 2005 and has been in failing health ever since. He was at home with his family under hospice care when he passed away.

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jh5 · 10-14-2009, 09:33 PM

who's gonna do the mario now?

Xander · 10-14-2009, 09:53 PM

Well...he only played the live action Mario from an old show, I think the voice actor is still alive.

TheBlackLink · 10-14-2009, 10:04 PM

No flippin way. He was The invincible Lou Albano! Dx
Aww man, now a bunch of childhood memories of watching both Wrestling and the SMSS are flooding me. That's really kinda sad, he sparked the careers of alot of old-school wrestlers back in the day, and He was absolutely magical as Mario.

Lou, you'll be sorely missed.

Ride The Yoshi · 10-14-2009, 10:11 PM

Ah, at least he was with his family when he passed away. I haven't watched this show, but I'm sure he was an inspiration to all of the little people who are now gamers, today.

Jimmy · 10-14-2009, 10:18 PM

It is sad to hear we lost him.

He was great and I enjoyed watching him play his role as Mario.

Rest in Peace.

Fyree the Spirit God · 10-14-2009, 11:29 PM

DAMN! I loved him as Mario--I think he did the Cartoon voice for the "SUPER SHOW" as well...

Rest In Peace Cap'n Lou!

duwuan12 · 10-15-2009, 06:38 AM

Yeah it is sore to him die i used to watch his shows when i was little.Funny man always putted a smile on my face..

metalhead84 · 10-15-2009, 04:01 PM

rest in peace capt lou

Rayquaza911 · 10-15-2009, 04:07 PM

Man revolutionized wrestling.... and that is what I'll remember him for.

Fyree the Spirit God · 10-15-2009, 06:16 PM

I know in ONE episode of the "Super Mario Bros SUPER SHOW"--he had a "dual" role, as both MARIO, and Captain Lou--and Cyndi Lauper was "looking" for Captain Lou...

Zwei · 10-15-2009, 06:39 PM

I remember him definately from seeing "Time After Time."
I dont really remember as a wrestler or Live action mario though.

R.I.P Captain Lou.

Live-Action Mario Dead At 76
10-14-2009, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Xander Defender of Justice Castle Smash Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Castle Smash Posts: 7,203 Total Awards: 11 Friend Codes	Wrestling manager Captain Lou, Cyndi Lauper's fake dad, and Mario in The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Lou Albano passed away today at the age of 76. Wrestling fans know him as the WWE Hall of Famer who managed more than 50 wrestlers in his day, with more than two dozen championships won by athletes taken under his wing. 80's music fans might remember him from his appearances in many Cyndi Lauper music videos, including "Girls Just Want To Have Fun", "She Bop", "Time After Time" and "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough." As gamers, we of course remember him as the best live-action Mario of all time. That's not saying much when your chief competition is Bob Hoskins, but at least he was Italian. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! might have only run a grand total of 52 episodes, but that was more than enough to cement Captain Lou's place in gaming history. Mr. Albano suffered from a heart attack in 2005 and has been in failing health ever since. He was at home with his family under hospice care when he passed away. source __________________ Visit EndoftheWeekpodcast.com!


10-14-2009, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xander Defender of Justice Castle Smash Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Castle Smash Posts: 7,203 Total Awards: 11 Friend Codes	Well...he only played the live action Mario from an old show, I think the voice actor is still alive. __________________ Visit EndoftheWeekpodcast.com!

Prayin' for his family.
10-14-2009, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheBlackLink Forever Your Hero. The Dark Side of Hyrule Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Dark Side of Hyrule Posts: 1,045 Total Awards: 10 Friend Codes	No flippin way. He was The invincible Lou Albano! Dx Aww man, now a bunch of childhood memories of watching both Wrestling and the SMSS are flooding me. That's really kinda sad, he sparked the careers of alot of old-school wrestlers back in the day, and He was absolutely magical as Mario. Lou, you'll be sorely missed. __________________ Ladies, I've got a question for ya. ಠ_ಠ


10-14-2009, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ride The Yoshi ...or else. Florida Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 977 Total Awards: 9 Friend Codes	Ah, at least he was with his family when he passed away. I haven't watched this show, but I'm sure he was an inspiration to all of the little people who are now gamers, today. __________________


10-14-2009, 10:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jimmy LadyHood's #1 Fan Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,703 Total Awards: 20 Friend Codes	It is sad to hear we lost him. He was great and I enjoyed watching him play his role as Mario. Rest in Peace. __________________ Thanks SilentAngel


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Fyree the Spirit God Proud to be a n00b! 8-Bit Graphic Land Join Date: May 2007 Location: 8-Bit Graphic Land Posts: 7,491 Total Awards: 9 Friend Codes	DAMN! I loved him as Mario--I think he did the Cartoon voice for the "SUPER SHOW" as well... Rest In Peace Cap'n Lou! __________________ WII-PALS-#204:"Bob's little secret..."-COMICS ↑COMIC INDEX↑--TRIVIA/FyreeTSG--Twitter!

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10-15-2009, 06:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
duwuan12 Banned Burnhem,ill Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Burnhem,ill Posts: 35 Friend Codes	Yeah it is sore to him die i used to watch his shows when i was little.Funny man always putted a smile on my face..


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Fyree the Spirit God Proud to be a n00b! 8-Bit Graphic Land Join Date: May 2007 Location: 8-Bit Graphic Land Posts: 7,491 Total Awards: 9 Friend Codes	I know in ONE episode of the "Super Mario Bros SUPER SHOW"--he had a "dual" role, as both MARIO, and Captain Lou--and Cyndi Lauper was "looking" for Captain Lou... __________________ WII-PALS-#204:"Bob's little secret..."-COMICS ↑COMIC INDEX↑--TRIVIA/FyreeTSG--Twitter!


10-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zwei « i N S A N E ° A fairy tale Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: A fairy tale Posts: 3,174 Total Awards: 9 Friend Codes	I remember him definately from seeing "Time After Time." I dont really remember as a wrestler or Live action mario though. R.I.P Captain Lou. __________________ .:Post count doesnt reflect IQ. Sorry!! [Moka+Zwei][TWLOHA][A Fairy Tale...][Are you awesome?] [Sig Randomizer][Official Avi/Sig Forum Rules][<3][<3]