Bruno Sammartino’s Wife Carol Sammartino Passes Away at 96

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Carol Sammartino, wife of WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino, passed away on March 4th, 2026 at age 96, as confirmed by her son Darryl Sammartino during the Bruno Forever event while speaking with wrestling journalist Bill Apter. Darryl revealed that his mother had been in a care facility for about 16 months and had been deteriorating for the last eight years following the deaths of Bruno and Darryl's twin brother. Carol played a significant role behind the scenes during Bruno Sammartino's historic wrestling career, helping to hold the family together throughout his time as one of WWE's most iconic champions.