Vince McMahon's mother Vicki passes away aged 101

She was born on July 11, 1920, in Florence, South Carolina, to Orpheus William Hanner and Victoria Kennedy Hanner, and was their only child.

Vince in a file photo. (Image: Twitter)
By Nilavro Ghosh | Jan 29, 2022 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Vince McMahon’s mother died at the age of 101. Vicki Askew died peacefully on January 20th at her home in The Woodlands, Texas, of natural causes. She was born on July 11, 1920, in Florence, South Carolina, to Orpheus William Hanner and Victoria Kennedy Hanner, and was their only child.

On August 24, 1945, Vicki gave birth to Vince. As the CEO of WWE, he would go on to revolutionise the pro wrestling industry, and the company is clearly still the market leader today. It’s a legacy and a passion for McMahon. Vicki was said to be a huge fan of the game of tennis and continued to play it well into her 90s, which is incredible. In her obituary, she was described as having a beautiful soprano voice and singing in numerous church choirs.

On January 22, Askew’s funeral took place and it was a private family affair. There’s no word on who attended, but it’s a private matter for Vince and his family. Vince’s brother Rod, who died one year to the day before their mother, had also passed away.

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