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Rhyl beaches to the wrestling ring - Farewell ‘The Amazing Kung Fu'

Eddie Hamill, who died in the early hours of Wednesday morning (July 16), served for a number of years as a Rhyl RNLI's Lifeboat Launch Authority at Rhyl Lifeboat Station after retiring from running the Denbighshire Beach Lifeguard Service. He was famous internationally in the wrestling world as his alter ego 'The Amazing Kung Fu.' Touring all over the world with other famous wrestlers, he enjoyed telling stories to the Rhyl Lifeboat about his antics on tour. In a statement, RNLI Rhyl said: "It is with great sadness that RNLI #Rhyl hear of the passing of Eddie Hamill. "Eddie, served for a number of years as a Lifeboat Launch Authority at Rhyl Lifeboat Station, after retiring from running the Denbighshire Beach Lifeguard Service. MORE NEWS LOOK: Rhyl's £12m Queen's Market officially opens for business! "Eddie was a well known character in the local area for his work on the beaches keeping people safe and always looking after his lifeguards. "Until recently, when he moved back to native Northern Ireland to be closer to family, Eddie was a daily visitor to the station for a brew and a catch up with the crew, always interested in what was going on. Well after his retirement as a Launch Authority. He still remained in regular contact with the station during weekly phone calls. "Eddie was also pretty famous internationally in the wrestling world as his alter ego - 'The Amazing Kung Fu'. Touring all over the world with other famous wrestlers, he enjoyed telling stories to the crew about his antics on tour. "Eddie has already been greatly missed at the station and by all who knew him. "Another one of life's true characters. Our thoughts are with Eddie's family and friends at this time." North Wales Britannia Wrestling Promotions said: "The wrestling world is mourning the loss of a true legend, Eddie Hamill, better known as Kung Fu. With a career spanning over three decades. "Eddie left an indelible mark on British professional wrestling." The statement added: "As we say goodbye to Eddie Hamill, we honour his memory and legacy. His impact on the wrestling world will never be forgotten, and his name will continue to inspire future generations of wrestlers. Our condolences go out to his family. "On a personal note, I met Eddie on my job as a parcel delivery man. I delivered to him regularly and the first time I met him I was star struck as a seven-year-old. My dad (R.I.P) Would take me to Colne Municipal Hall Lancashire where Eddie - Kung Fu was a regular. "Every Saturday dad and I would fight in the commercial break on the ITV show ( World of sport ) with Dicky Davies. "I invited Eddie to come to the Dojo in Rhyl and he was only too happy to come along and pass on his knowledge and stories. "He would never take any money from me, just said 'It's paying back' 'I wouldn't change [sic] a thing.'" RNLI Rhyl has lowered its flag to half-mast as a mark of respect.