Capt. Lou Dies – Mario Weeps

On a somber note, Captain. Lou Albano, known for work in the older WWF, but famous for his portrayal of Mario in the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, has passed away at the age of 76 in his Mount Vernon home.

Louis Vincent Albano, born in 1933 to Italian-American parents, aquired his ring name of “Captain Lou” during his career in the WWF, where he performer, announced, and eventually got into managing. In an attempt to bring together the then-wildly popular music industry and wrestling, Albano made appearances in Cyndi Lauper’s music videos – most notably “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.”

He eventually made a break at Hollywood, making appearances and small-roles in television shows, but became most widely known for his role as Mario on the Super Mario Bros. Super Show, where he did live-action skits alongside Danny Wells, as well as providing the voice of Mario for the animated segments of the show.

Rest in Piece, Capt. Lou. Your devoted childhood fans will be Doing the Mario in your honor this day.