Dusty Rhodes' family issues statement

The Runnels family

The funeral for pro-wrestling great and WWE legend ‘The American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes was held yesterday in Tampa. The Daytona Beach News-Journal’s Jeff Wilen was in attendance and posted the below statement given by the Runnels family to the media. It reads:

“On Behalf of the entire Runnels family, we are truly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from Dusty’s colleagues and fans around the world. Dusty had a positive impact on so many people and his legacy will never be forgotten. Our family appreciates that you continue to respect our privacy at this difficult time.”

Statement from the family of Dusty Rhodes, given to the media today at the funeral. pic.twitter.com/w3xvv2ALqL

— Jeff Wilen (@JAWBreakerDBNJ) June 17, 2015