Mick Foley’s Mother Passes Away After Long Battle With Dementia

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Mick Foley announced on January 26, 2026, that his mother has passed away following a long battle with dementia. The WWE Hall of Famer shared the news in a personal Facebook post, explaining that while his mother was a private person who requested no funeral or obituary, the family decided to create a tribute to help other families going through similar experiences. Foley credited his mother's strength and love of learning as foundational to his success, including her influence on his writing career and her connection to wrestling history through the "Mrs. Foley's Baby Boy" nickname.