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Cyndi Lauper’s Captain Lou Albano Dead at 76




Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music Videos,


Even if you’re not a follower of the WWE, chances are you’re familiar with Captain Lou Albano. The 76-year-old with the unforgettable rubber-banded beard passed away at his home Wednesday morning.

The former wrestler and 1996 WWE Hall of Famer was a fixture in a number of classic Cyndi Lauper music videos. In addition to “The Goonies ‘R’ Good Enough” (shown above), Lou was also featured in “Time After Time,” “She Bop” and “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.”

Although he has been receiving hospice care, no cause of death has yet been released for Albano.

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