In the caption of a now-deleted Instagram post from June, Travis mentioned that his father suffered from dementia as a result of CTE, or chronic traumatic encephalopathy, per Wresting News. This, according to the NHS is “a progressive brain condition that’s thought to be caused by repeated blows to the head and repeated episodes of concussion.”
Travis posted the saddening news that his father passed away to Instagram on the afternoon of July 12, 2021.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Paul Parlette Orndorff Jr.,” Travis’ touching caption reads. “He is better known as ‘Mr.#1derful’ Paul Orndorff. Most of you will remember him for his physique. Many will remember his intensity. But if I could only get you to understand and see his heart.”
Travis continued the heartfelt post by saying, “He will always be Pop, Paw Paw, and Daddy at home. And as much as many of you hated him as a wrestler, he absolutely loved you for it. He was an amazing father that showed me more love than I ever deserved. I love you, Daddy.”
He then added that a donation page had been set up for the family, and told anyone who was close with the star who would like to speak at his funeral to message him privately.
Source : https://www.distractify.com/p/paul-orndorff-cause-of-death