Legendary TNA announcer Don West has passed away at 59 after battle with brian cancer. R.I.P
Legendary TNA announcer Don West has passed away at 59 after battle with brian cancer. R.I.P Known for his loud and energetic style, West was an iconic member of the TNA Wrestling commentary team from 2002 to 2012.
Impact Wrestling - formerly TNA - released a heartfelt statement.
It read: "IMPACT Wrestling is heartbroken to learn of the passing of Don West, one of the defining voices of our 20 year history.
"Don's enthusiasm and passion elevated every second he called and uplifted the spirits of everybody he crossed paths with.
"He will be dearly missed. #RIPDonWest"
He forged a career in media after attending Purdue University, where he majored in sports broadcasting.
Known for his loud and energetic style, West made his first forays into TV on the Shop at Home Network in the mid-1990s.
He was hired by TNA in 2002 and would go on to become the iconic voice of the fledgling wrestling promotion.
His former broadcast partner Mike Tenay announced the news of his death on social media.
Tenay wrote: "Just heard from wife Terri that our brother [Don West] will be spending New Years in heaven.
"Terri said D-Dub finally had to tap out from his match with lymphoma.
"We bonded as soon as we met, both as broadcast partners and friends.
"Years of great moments both on and off camera."
In recent years, West popped up occasionally in pro wrestling at Starrcast events and had been doing radio on KPQ 560 in Washington. West took a hiatus from his broadcasting duties to focus on his health after a recurrence of his brain cancer.
A huge contingent of those he worked with in pro wrestling came together to raise money to assist Don and his family. West battled his cancer through radiation therapy and went into remission in 2021. But he confirmed late last year that the disease had returned. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Terri.
We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.
